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#stigma

HIV treatment breakthroughs: Namibia's success story DW 10/17/2024

There's significant stigma around HIV, leading to isolation among individuals like Anna Engomba, who learned about her diagnosis in 2006.

HIV treatment progress in Namibia: Anna's story DW 10/17/2024

HIV stigma and isolation persist despite advancements in treatment, as illustrated by personal experiences of those diagnosed.

HIV treatment breakthroughs: Namibia's success story DW 10/17/2024

There's significant stigma around HIV, leading to isolation among individuals like Anna Engomba, who learned about her diagnosis in 2006.

HIV treatment progress in Namibia: Anna's story DW 10/17/2024

HIV stigma and isolation persist despite advancements in treatment, as illustrated by personal experiences of those diagnosed.
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#germany

Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 100

Israeli raids causing communications blackout in Gaza
Namibia criticizes Germany's support of Israel at ICJ

Namibia's president 'committed to green hydrogen program' DW 10/09/2024

Namibia is leveraging its natural resources and partnerships to address climate challenges and enhance its green energy potential.

Israel, Gaza, Germany and the genocide in Namibia

Germany rejects accusation of genocide in Gaza
Namibia condemns Germany's defense of Israel

Namibia: Germany 'unable to draw lessons from history' DW 01/24/2024

Namibia criticizes Germany for supporting Israel in ICJ case
Germany rejects South Africa's genocide allegations against Israel

Namibia: Germany 'unable to draw lessons from history' DW 01/24/2024

Namibia criticizes Germany for supporting Israel in the ICJ case
Namibia accuses Germany of not learning from its history

Why is Namibia furious at Germany's ICJ intervention supporting Israel?

Namibia criticizes Germany's support of Israel at the International Court of Justice
Namibia cites Germany's colonial past as a reason why it should not support Israel

Israel's war on Gaza: List of key events, day 100

Israeli raids causing communications blackout in Gaza
Namibia criticizes Germany's support of Israel at ICJ

Namibia's president 'committed to green hydrogen program' DW 10/09/2024

Namibia is leveraging its natural resources and partnerships to address climate challenges and enhance its green energy potential.

Israel, Gaza, Germany and the genocide in Namibia

Germany rejects accusation of genocide in Gaza
Namibia condemns Germany's defense of Israel

Namibia: Germany 'unable to draw lessons from history' DW 01/24/2024

Namibia criticizes Germany for supporting Israel in ICJ case
Germany rejects South Africa's genocide allegations against Israel

Namibia: Germany 'unable to draw lessons from history' DW 01/24/2024

Namibia criticizes Germany for supporting Israel in the ICJ case
Namibia accuses Germany of not learning from its history

Why is Namibia furious at Germany's ICJ intervention supporting Israel?

Namibia criticizes Germany's support of Israel at the International Court of Justice
Namibia cites Germany's colonial past as a reason why it should not support Israel
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Elon Musk's Starlink courted by another president in recent meeting

Elon Musk is exploring investment opportunities in Namibia, particularly through SpaceX's Starlink internet to enhance digital connectivity.
#drought

Namibia, Facing Drought, Plans to Kill Elephants for Meat

Namibia plans to cull hundreds of wild animals to address a severe hunger crisis caused by a devastating drought.

Can killing animals save them? DW 09/18/2024

Culling and trophy hunting in Namibia serve as a controversial yet integral part of the country's conservation and land management strategies.

Why is Namibia culling elephants and hippos for meat?

Namibia is experiencing an unprecedented drought, leading to severe food shortages and the culling of wildlife to address hunger.

Namibia, Zimbabwe to slaughter elephants to feed people

Zimbabwe and Namibia plan to cull hundreds of elephants and wild animals to feed residents suffering from drought and food shortages.

Namibia to cull wild animals amid drought DW 08/31/2024

Namibia allows hunting of over 700 wild animals to combat drought and provide food, amid an unprecedented dry spell affecting millions.

Namibia to cull elephants, zebras for their meat during major drought

Namibia plans to cull wild animals to alleviate food insecurity amid historic drought conditions affecting almost half the population.

Namibia, Facing Drought, Plans to Kill Elephants for Meat

Namibia plans to cull hundreds of wild animals to address a severe hunger crisis caused by a devastating drought.

Can killing animals save them? DW 09/18/2024

Culling and trophy hunting in Namibia serve as a controversial yet integral part of the country's conservation and land management strategies.

Why is Namibia culling elephants and hippos for meat?

Namibia is experiencing an unprecedented drought, leading to severe food shortages and the culling of wildlife to address hunger.

Namibia, Zimbabwe to slaughter elephants to feed people

Zimbabwe and Namibia plan to cull hundreds of elephants and wild animals to feed residents suffering from drought and food shortages.

Namibia to cull wild animals amid drought DW 08/31/2024

Namibia allows hunting of over 700 wild animals to combat drought and provide food, amid an unprecedented dry spell affecting millions.

Namibia to cull elephants, zebras for their meat during major drought

Namibia plans to cull wild animals to alleviate food insecurity amid historic drought conditions affecting almost half the population.
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The World

Belarus has released several political detainees, signaling possible shifts in the opposition movement against authoritarian rule.

Namibia's hydrogen ambitions take shape DW 09/06/2024

Namibia aims to become a hydrogen hub in southern Africa, with significant projects backed by Germany underway, though challenges in cost competitiveness persist.
#conservation

Wilderness Opens Desert Rhino Camp in Namibia

Desert Rhino Camp emphasizes luxury while supporting conservation efforts for endangered black rhinos in Namibia.

Namibia to cull 723 animals including elephants, zebras and hippos to feed drought-stricken population

Namibia plans to cull 723 wild animals for drought relief and to reduce human-animal conflicts, addressing both nutrition and safety concerns.

Wilderness Opens Desert Rhino Camp in Namibia

Desert Rhino Camp emphasizes luxury while supporting conservation efforts for endangered black rhinos in Namibia.

Namibia to cull 723 animals including elephants, zebras and hippos to feed drought-stricken population

Namibia plans to cull 723 wild animals for drought relief and to reduce human-animal conflicts, addressing both nutrition and safety concerns.
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This Sprawling Namibian Resort Has Nearly 14,000 Acres to Explore - by Foot, Game Drive, or Horseback

Zannier Hotels Sonop in Namibia offers unique experiences amidst its stunning, vast landscapes and deep tranquility.

Onguza Rooster Custom Steel Mountain Bike Hardtail, Built to Ride Away From Lions

Custom steel hardtail mountain bike handmade in Namibia by Onguza Rooster.
The Rooster model offers versatility for various riding disciplines and long-distance adventures.

Why some African countries have strange shapes DW 03/01/2024

The Caprivi Strip in Namibia was created as part of a trade deal between Germany and Britain for strategic access to the Zambezi River.
The creation of the Caprivi Strip was a result of European diplomats carving up territories in Africa to avoid conflicts with neighboring colonial powers.

Namibian President Hage Geingob dies in a hospital where he was receiving treatment

Namibian President Hage Geingob has died while receiving medical treatment.
Geingob was undergoing treatment for cancer.

Namibia hold Mali to reach last 16 for first time

Namibia makes first ever appearance in last 16 of African Cup of Nations
Mali tops Group E and will face Burkina Faso in knock-out round
#africa-cup-of-nations

Namibia stun Tunisia for first ever Afcon win

Namibia, ranked 115th in the world, produced a shocking upset against 2004 champions, Tunisia, in their Africa Cup of Nations opener.
Deon Hotto's 88th-minute header secured the victory for Namibia, who were without a win in their previous nine Afcon matches.

Zwane scores twice as South Africa hammer Namibia

Themba Zwane scores two goals in South Africa's victory over Namibia in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Both teams have the opportunity to advance to the last 16 if they win their next matches.

AFCON kit rankings - A whopping 18 manufacturers go from boring to bold

The Africa Cup of Nations has produced some iconic and memorable kits over the years.
Namibia's kit for the tournament was withdrawn due to political controversy.

Namibia stun Tunisia for first ever Afcon win

Namibia, ranked 115th in the world, produced a shocking upset against 2004 champions, Tunisia, in their Africa Cup of Nations opener.
Deon Hotto's 88th-minute header secured the victory for Namibia, who were without a win in their previous nine Afcon matches.

Zwane scores twice as South Africa hammer Namibia

Themba Zwane scores two goals in South Africa's victory over Namibia in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Both teams have the opportunity to advance to the last 16 if they win their next matches.

AFCON kit rankings - A whopping 18 manufacturers go from boring to bold

The Africa Cup of Nations has produced some iconic and memorable kits over the years.
Namibia's kit for the tournament was withdrawn due to political controversy.
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Ranking all 24 AFCON teams, from pretenders to contenders

Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, and Guinea-Bissau are ranked 24th, 23rd, 22nd, and 21st respectively in ESPN's ranking of the teams participating in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Mozambique has a smattering of genuine talent and defensive resilience, but their lack of previous victories and rank outsider status make it unlikely for them to win the tournament.

How colonial Germany extended its empire in Africa DW 12/06/2023

European cartographers knew of three safe bays along the Namibian coastline in the 1880s.
The land purchase in Namibia by German businessman Adolf Luderitz was controversial due to the deceptive measurement used.
#lgbtq-rights

Is Namibia's historic ruling a turning point for LGBTQ+ rights in Africa?

Colonial-era anti-sodomy laws in Namibia targeting gay men declared unconstitutional by the High Court.

Namibia high court overturns law banning consensual gay sex

Namibia's high court overturned a law criminalizing consensual gay sex, a win for LGBTQ+ rights in Africa.

Namibian Court Decriminalizes Homosexuality in Landmark Ruling

Namibia's High Court declared criminalization of homosexual acts unconstitutional, validating LGBTQ rights.

Is Namibia's historic ruling a turning point for LGBTQ+ rights in Africa?

Colonial-era anti-sodomy laws in Namibia targeting gay men declared unconstitutional by the High Court.

Namibia high court overturns law banning consensual gay sex

Namibia's high court overturned a law criminalizing consensual gay sex, a win for LGBTQ+ rights in Africa.

Namibian Court Decriminalizes Homosexuality in Landmark Ruling

Namibia's High Court declared criminalization of homosexual acts unconstitutional, validating LGBTQ rights.
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