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Who is Namibia's First Woman President? 10 facts you should know

The 72-year-old leader was inaugurated on Friday, marking a significant milestone for both the country and the southern African region.

News World
AFP and Vernon Pillay|Published

Namibia's historic inauguration: First woman president takes office

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah makes history as Namibia's first female president, vowing to combat youth unemployment and foster national unity following a contentious election.

Weekend Argus News
AFP|Published

Namibia to inaugurate its first woman president

Namibia's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is inaugurated as the country's first woman president, pledging to tackle youth unemployment and unite the nation after a contentious election.

News Africa
AFP|Published

Moscow welcomes Indonesia's Prabowo: Multiple state visits planned

Russian Ambassador Sergei Tolchenov reveals multiple potential visits by Indonesia's newly-inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto to Moscow in 2024, including high-profile events like Victory Day celebrations and economic forums. The diplomatic overture comes as both nations prepare to mark 75 years of bilateral relations.

News World
Sputnik|Published

Watch VideoNelly defends decision to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration

Nelly faces backlash but stands proud in his decision to perform at Trump's inauguration, calling it 'an honour' amidst political turmoil.

Entertainment Celebrity News International
Oluthando Keteyi|Published

Donald Trump would have been convicted if he was not re-elected as US president

US President-elect Donald Trump would have been convicted for his alleged effort to overturn the result of the 2020 election if he hadn't been elected four years later, said a report by then special counsel Jack Smith

News World
Yolande Du Preez|Published

France warns Trump against threatening EU 'sovereign borders' on Greenland

France warned Donald Trump against threatening the "sovereign borders" of the European Union (EU) after the US president-elect refused to rule out military action to take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of EU member Denmark.

News World
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Blinken in Paris to discuss Mideast, receive honour

Outgoing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday began a visit to Paris in which he will receive France's highest honour and seek further coordination on the turbulent Middle East.

News World
Yolande Du Preez|Published