Rapid Support Forces fighters killed 460 people at a major medical center in el-Fasher after capturing the Sudanese city, according to World Health Organization chief Tedros Ghebreyesus. The militia attacked the Saudi Hospital on Tuesday, executing patients and staff members who remained inside the facility. Local medical groups described the violence as transforming health centers into execution sites.
The assault followed an 18-month siege that ended on Sunday when RSF forces seized the city, the army's final position in Darfur. Communications failures prevented verification of conditions affecting 250,000 residents who were trapped. Survivors who reached nearby Tawila reported militants demanding ransoms, executing captives, and...
Liberian President Joseph Boakai has replaced his mining minister and chief regulator as the iron ore-exporting nation pursues American investment in critical minerals. Matenokay Tingban takes over from Wilmot Paye to enhance governance and efficiency in the ministry, according to a statement issued on Monday by the presidential office.
The government appointed a new director for the state mining authority on Tuesday. Liberia recently discovered lithium, cobalt, manganese, and rare earth deposits essential for electric vehicles and renewable energy production.
American Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Nyanti on October 17 in Washington to explore expanded United States mining participation...
President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing, matching Russian and Chinese programs. The directive arrived on Wednesday through Trump's Truth Social account hours before his scheduled Thursday meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.
America's last full nuclear test occurred in 1992 under President George Bush, who imposed a testing moratorium that year. Russia and China have not conducted confirmed full tests since that period, though Russian President Vladimir Putin announced successful trials of the Burevestnik cruise missile and Poseidon torpedo this week.
Trump claimed America possesses more nuclear warheads than any nation, contradicting international records showing Russia leads...
Namibia needs 76 billion dollars to eliminate a shortage of 300,000 housing units, according to the National Housing Enterprise board chairperson, Toska Sem. She announced on Wednesday that limited serviced land, expensive construction and insufficient funding created the housing crisis affecting the nation.
The enterprise projects 4.4 billion dollars in revenue across five years under a financial strategy designed to address housing challenges. Sem said the plan targets increased sales, stronger partnerships and better financial sustainability while maintaining profit margins between 15 and 20 percent of construction costs.
Government assistance and private capital remain crucial for expanding access to affordable housing. The...
Namibian afro-pop artist Immanuel Kamati, known professionally as Chika WaNamibia, was found dead at age 43 after disappearing for more than two months. Police recovered his body on October 19 from a lake near the University of Namibia's Oshakati campus, discovering no visible trauma or broken bones.
Authorities sent tissue samples to the National Forensic Laboratory for toxicology analysis after the August 4 disappearance. A family member said Kamati had received hospital treatment for illness before vanishing. The performer leaves behind three children and several siblings.
Born in Angola during July 1982, Kamati gained recognition across northern Namibia through popular songs Oshiponga Nayi and Oshihomo. He worked as a security...
Katima Mulilo Town Council Chief Executive Raphael Liswaniso challenged his immediate suspension without pay after Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa ordered the action. The official learned of the decision on Wednesday but received no explanation for the precautionary measure that blocks his salary and benefits while investigators examine unspecified matters.
Council spokesperson Chrispin Muyoba confirmed the suspension prevents interference with the investigation. Liswaniso submitted an appeal within the seven-day window and awaits details about allegations that triggered the administrative action against him after eight years leading the council.
The suspension follows the August dissolution of the entire council...
The Namibia Press Agency earned its first unqualified audit opinion in a decade for the 2023-24 financial year. Board chairperson Ndeuhala Katonyala-Lewis announced on Tuesday that the agency reversed previous deficits and now operates with surplus funds under government oversight.
The clean audit from the auditor general confirms the effectiveness of internal controls and the reliability of financial reporting systems at the state news organization. Katonyala-Lewis credited board members, management and employees for implementing processes that meet governance standards and transparency requirements.
The agency targets submitting audited annual reports within six months after the end of each fiscal year. Scheduling conflicts with...
A traditional leader shut down a church in Namibia's Kavango West region after a 12-year-old boy required intensive care following a healing ceremony. Markus Haingura, headman of Mazwa village, closed the Leviticus Voice of Prophet Church pending police investigation into allegations that its leader fed the child vinegar, salt, and herbs to treat tonsils and remove evil spirits.
The boy's grandmother brought him to the village for treatment despite his mother's objections. Hospital staff contacted the mother only when surgery became necessary. Musese constituency councilor Kosmos Katura said residents misuse religious freedom by following unvetted prophets and suggested limiting the establishment of new churches.
A Namibian lawmaker has challenged the finance ministry to prevent budget reallocations that compensate for ministry failures and weak planning. Swapo National Assembly member Austin Samupwa warned on Tuesday that capital project execution rates demand stricter financial oversight and accountability measures.
Development budget execution reached just 28 percent by midyear, with transport completing 37 percent of projects and water and maritime affairs managing only 7 percent. Samupwa urged parliament to require progress reports from line ministries and prioritize capital investments that diversify the economy rather than fund recurring expenses.
The legislator pressed for the immediate hiring of 2,000 teachers and health workers...
