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Namibia’s Caprivi Strip and the Forgotten Story Behind Its Unusual Border

Namibia’s narrow northeastern extension, known as the Caprivi Strip, stands as one of the most unusual borders in Africa.
Sportstar

The bigger picture: How Namibia’s Junior Men’s World Cup dream is just the beginning

Two years ago, the World Cup dream seemed unattainable for Namibia. But the historic achievement is a course charted for ...
The Conversation

Namibia’s Shark Island: Europe’s push for green hydrogen risks compromising sites of colonial genocide

Natache Iilonga is a practicing architect with Iilonga Architects Inc and the co-founder of Black Court Studios Namibia. Rosanna Carver does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding ...
Reuters

Namibia honours victims of colonial genocide as reparation calls grow

WINDHOEK, May 28 (Reuters) - Namibia honoured the victims of mass killings during German colonial rule with an inaugural memorial day on Wednesday, as politicians and affected communities voiced fresh ...
The New York Times

Namibia, Facing Drought, Plans to Kill Elephants for Meat

The Southern African country plans to butcher over 700 wild animals, including 83 elephants and 300 zebras, to feed people and, it hopes, cut down on dangerous cross-species encounters. By Amelia ...