News: Namibia

We have started to collect the most important news related to Namibia in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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• December 16th 2009 – September 26th 2008
• May 1st 2008 – July 31st 2007
• June 28th 2007 – November 11th 2005

Namibia: news

Namibia opposition challenge poll

Wednesday, December 16th 2009, 12:03

Namibia opposition parties mount a legal challenge over an election declared largely free and fair by African observers.
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Namibian president wins landslide

Friday, December 4th 2009, 22:14

Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba is re-elected after winning more than 75% in last week's poll, official results show.
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Second day of polling in Namibia

Saturday, November 28th 2009, 19:53

The people of Namibia vote for a second day in presidential and parliamentary elections, with long queues reported in some areas.
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Namibia observers win vote ruling

Friday, November 27th 2009, 11:27

A Namibian court rules a human rights group must have its status as observers reinstated hours after polls open.
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Rows hit Namibia ahead of polls

Thursday, November 26th 2009, 14:44

Namibia is hit by two legal rows ahead of polls to elect a new president and parliament.
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China firm in Namibia bribe claim

Monday, July 20th 2009, 10:37
related countries: China

A Chinese firm with links to President Hu Jintao's eldest son is investigated for suspected bribery in Namibia.
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Namibians 'club seal journalists'

Friday, July 17th 2009, 10:33
related countries: South Africa

A Briton and a South African are due in court after being allegedly attacked and arrested while filming seal hunters in Namibia.
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Namibia leaders blamed on floods

Wednesday, April 8th 2009, 7:31

Namibian human rights activists accuse the government of failing to prepare for heavy flooding that has swamped southern Africa.
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Namibia declares flood emergency

Thursday, March 19th 2009, 11:33

Namibia's leader declares a state of emergency in six districts of the country after floods killed at least 90 people.
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Sunken treasure

Friday, September 26th 2008, 1:06
related countries: Portugal

Namibian mine reveals ancient Portuguese ship
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December 16th 2009 – September 26th 2008May 1st 2008 – July 31st 2007June 28th 2007 – November 11th 2005