insert_link Namibia Parliamentary Session Halted After Affirmative Repositioning Member Removed Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, adjourned yesterday’s session following a disruption caused by the removal of Affirmative Repositioning member Tuafeni Kalola. Josia Shiwgedha for NewsOnOne reports that Kalola was escorted out after refusing to return to his seat after addressing the session without the Speaker’s approval. today12 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia National Assembly postpones Mid-Year Budget Review Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi could not deliver the 2024/25 Mid-Year Budget Review this afternoon as the National Assembly lacked the required quorum. The session was postponed to Tuesday, 29 October 2024. The mid-year review seeks to evaluate the country's economic progress and fiscal strategies, with a focus on debt management and economic recovery. today28 October, 2024
insert_link World French parliamentarians secure abortion rights French parliamentarians have voted to enshrine the right to access abortion services into the constitution. Ross Cullen reports that lawmakers and senators overwhelmingly approved the changes in a rare joint session of parliament. today6 March, 2024