insert_link World Russian exiled media raises funds for political prisoners Russian exiled media and activists held a telethon on Wednesday in support of the growing number of political prisoners in the country, raising tens of thousands of euros for those behind bars. Russia has orchestrated a huge crackdown since sending troops to Ukraine, implementing Soviet-style censorship laws. Leading rights group Memorial says Russia now has 739 political prisoners. Fears for their safety have grown since opposition […] todayJune 12, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia President Geingob Dedicated His Life to Liberating Namibia, Serving Its People, Says Deputy Secretary-General, at Memorial Service Following is UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s message on the occasion of the memorial service for President Hage G. Geingob of Namibia, in Windhoek today: On behalf of the Secretary-General and the United Nations, it is truly an honour to be able to join you today to mourn the passing and celebrate the life of a husband, father, friend, grandfather, veteran of the anti-colonial struggle and visionary leader: President Hage […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 4
insert_link Namibia Geingob laid to rest at Heroes’ Acre The late President Hage Geingob was laid to rest at the Heroes’ Acre outside Windhoek on Sunday. Geingob was accorded a 21-gun salute before being laid to rest in one of four mausoleums at the national shrine. Namibia’s third Head of State died at a hospital in Windhoek on 04 February 2024, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. Speaking at the burial, chief mourner President Nangolo Mbumba said Geingob has […] todayFebruary 25, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Mbumba urges Namibians to honour Geingob by executing their mandates Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba has said one of the best ways Namibians can honour the late President Hage Geingob is for them to continue executing their mandates on the basis of accountability, transparency, honesty and commitment. Mbumba, who made these remarks at the late president’s official memorial service in Windhoek on Saturday, added that Namibians should understand that, as the late president used to say, “Without effective governance and without […] todayFebruary 25, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia ‘Hage was our north star’: Monica Geingos Former First Lady Monica Geingos described her late husband, President Hage Geingob, as a ‘north star’ who has left a map with clear directions of love and unity. Speaking at Geingob’s final memorial service held at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday, she said Geingob was dedicated to building an inclusive, united Namibia that lived up to its potential of integration of cultures and lack of tribalism – similar […] todayFebruary 25, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Keynote tribute by His Excellency Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia on the occasion of the Memorial Service of the Third President of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob Fellow Mourners; Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Three weeks ago, on the 4th of February 2024, Namibia and the world at large, woke up to a shock that was seismic in scale and in impact. On that fateful day, a towering baobab tree which had become a permanent fixture in the daily lives of Namibians, was uprooted and fell. It was the day that the nation let out a loud […] todayFebruary 25, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia Geingob was a true friend of Botswana: Masisi Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has said the late President Hage Geingob was a true friend to Botswana, and will amongst others be remembered for the bilateral agreement that allows citizens to use their national identity cards to cross the borders between both countries. Speaking at the final memorial service for the late president here on Saturday, Masisi said he deeply valued Geingob’s support as a senior Statesman, confidant and trustworthy […] todayFebruary 25, 2024 3
insert_link Uncategorized Speech by H.E. Jiang Zuojun, Vice Chairperson of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference of the People’s Republic of China at the State Funeral of H.E. Dr. Hage. G. Geingob Your Excellency, Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia, Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government and Heads of International and Regional Organizations, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, In shock and disbelief, the government and people of China are deeply saddened to learn of the heart-breaking news of the passing of President Dr. Hage G. Geingob. As the Special Envoy of President Xi Jinping, and on behalf of […] todayFebruary 25, 2024 1
insert_link Namibia Speech by the President of the National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba, Esteban Lazo Hernández, at the posthumous tribute and awarding of the Order of Josè Martí posthumously to H.E. Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob, Third President of the Republic of Namibia. Director of ceremonies: Your Excellency Mr. Nangolo Mbumba, President of the Republic of Namibia. His Excellency Dr. Sam Nujoma, Founding Father of the Republic of Namibia His Excellency Mr. Hifikepunye Pohamba, Second President of the Republic of Namibia Excellencies Heads of State and Government and Heads of Délégation Her Excellency Mrs. Monica Geingos and her distinguished family Dear Namibian people, It is with deep sorrow that I convey the most […] todayFebruary 25, 2024 8
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
