21 March 2025
- Namibia – Windhoek
Nandi-Ndaitwah’s inauguration has been relocated due heavy rain and Lucia Witbooi is linked to vice president position
THE historic inauguration of Namibia’s first woman president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has been relocated to State House following heavy rain in Windhoek and surrounding areas.
This was announced on Thursday by outgoing Cabinet secretary George Simataa via the national broadcaster, the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation.
DEPUTY Minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security Lucia Witbooi, is reportedly being considered for the vice president position.
This move, according to at least three sources, is seen as a strategic and cautious move by president-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
- Sudan- Khartoum
State TV claims army's near control of Sudan's presidential palace
The state Television of Sudan reported on Thursday that the army is nearing the capture of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), indicating a pivotal change in the ongoing two-year conflict that risks dividing the nation.
- Ethiopia – Addis Ababa
Abiy Ahmed dismisses war possibility with Eritrea amid rising fears
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on Thursday that his administration would avoid escalating tensions with Eritrea regarding access to the Red Sea, despite warnings from regional officials and experts about a potential conflict between the two neighboring countries.
- In our historical archives, it was on this day 21 March 1960 when the oppressed masses of this country took to the streets led by PAC of Azania to protest the apartheid regime's introduction of pass laws. So today, marks the 65th anniversary of the Sharpeville and Langa massacres.