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Same-sex marriage ruling in Namibia brings hope to Ugandans and Kenyans

As Namibia's Supreme Court recognised same-sex marriages contracted abroad between citizens and foreign spouses last week, many see the ruling as a step towards decriminalising homosexuality in the country. Others hope the change could also influence other African countries.

Radio France Internationale

Plane crashes into crocodile-infested river killing family on last day of dream holiday

All people on board an aircraft died when it fell into the River Zambezi in Namibia and an investigation heard pilot Nicole Mienie had reported that the bags were too heavy

Daily Mirror

'Journalists are not terrorists': Tunisian journalists protest 'repressive' laws

In tonight's edition: In Tunisia, journalists protest against anti-terror laws used to jail journalists. Also, gay rights activists in Namibia welcome a ruling recognising foreign same-sex marriages, although such unions are still forbidden in the country. And Morocco celebrates its ancestral sport of "sand hockey", known locally as "mokhacha".

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New Book Considers Forgotten Black Soldiers In South Africa’s Wars

Review: “Apartheid’s Black Soldiers Un-national Wars and Militaries in Southern Africa” by Lennart Bolliger

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Namibia's top court recognises same-sex marriages formed elsewhere

Namibia's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the government must recognise the unions of same-sex couples who married in countries where it was legal for them to do so, even though same-sex marriage remains illegal in Namibia itself.

Reuters

Namibia and South Africa's ruling parties share a heroic history - but their 2024 electoral prospects look weak

Namibian president Hage Geingob used his recent state visit to South Africa to also address a meeting of the national executive committee of the governing party, the African National Congress (ANC). This underscored the ANC’s historic ties to Namibia’s governing party, South West Africa People’s Organisation (Swapo).

The Conversation

Inadequate space for cheetahs in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park: former Wildlife Institute of India official

Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park (KNP), which has seen the death of two cheetahs in less than a month, has “inadequate space” for these felines brought from Africa, a former official of the Wildlife Institute of India has claimed. Two cheetahs out of the 20 felines died after being translocated…

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UN representatives criticise Germany over reparations for colonial crimes in Namibia

Rapporteurs also chastise the German and Namibian governments for excluding Herero and Nama minorities from talks dealing with the mass murder of their ancestors

The Guardian - UK

Death of 2 cheetahs: M.P. Forest Department writes to Centre to seek 'alternate site' for spotted animals

The Madhya Pradesh forest department has asked the Centre for an “alternate” site for cheetahs currently introduced at the Kuno National Park, which has seen the death of two felines in less than a month, with officials citing lack of logistical support and space.

The Hindu

In Africa's Okavango, oil drilling disrupts locals, nature

In Africa's Okavango delta, drilling for oil exploration, as well as human-caused climate change leading to more erratic rainfall patterns and water abstraction and diversion for development and commercial agriculture, has altered the landscape that so many people and wildlife species rely on

The Independent UK

First Peoples' knowledge of 'mysterious fairy circles' in Australian deserts has upended a long-standing science debate

What are “fairy circles”? They are polka dots of bare earth, regularly scattered across arid grasslands. Scientists first described fairy circles in Namibia in the 1970s and sparked a global debate in the scientific community about the causes of the phenomenon.

The Conversation

India announces birth of cheetah cubs 70 years after extinction

Four cubs were born to one of the eight Namibian cheetahs that were relocated to India last year.

Al Jazeera

Female cheetah brought from Namibia gives birth to 4 cubs

The three-year-old female cheetah 'Siyaya', translocated to India from Namibia on September 17, 2022, gave birth to four cubs around five days ago, said Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh JS Chouhan on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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When and where is the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

Everything you need to know ahead of the men’s tournament

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Okavango Delta residents worry over low flood water levels

Livelihoods, wildlife depending on the river at risk amid growing impacts of climate change

The Guardian - UK

‘Most are unaware’: film highlights Germany’s genocidal past in Namibia

Director hopes to educate Germans about ‘brutal’ colonial history of mass killings in early 20th century

Daily Record

Lanarkshire volunteers prepare for Namibian adventure

Diamonds in the Community will be helping a school in the vast Namib desert as well as providing school equipment, period products and sports kits

AAP

Hardwick happy to be part of Namibia rugby plans

With his Wallabies career thwarted by injury and then coach Dave Rennie, Rebels flanker Richard Hardwick is now set to play with Namibia at the Rugby World Cup.

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Dumfries cricketer helps Scotland win ICC World Cup League 2 title

Chris McBride made his contributions as top scorer, notching up 47 runs in a win over Namibia

Radio France Internationale

South African cheetahs arrive to start new lives in India

Continuing New Delhi's efforts to reestablish the variety of the feline population, a group of 12 cheetahs was brought from South Africa last week and put into quarantine enclosures in the Kuno National Park in the central state of Madhya Pradesh.

The Independent UK

Jill Biden to Namibian youth: Protect your democracy

U.S. first lady Jill Biden has told the young people of Namibia that the democracy their parents and grandparents fought for is now theirs to defend and protect

The Independent UK

Jill Biden: US committed to ensuring African voices 'valued'

U_S_ first lady Jill Biden has told an enthused crowd of Namibian leaders that the futures of the U_S_ and Africa are “intertwined.”

Reuters

Jill Biden arrives in Namibia on Africa tour

U.S. first lady Jill Biden has arrived in Namibia on the first stop on a five-day Africa tour, part of a push by the United States to strengthen its ties on the continent.

The Independent UK

Jill Biden to visit Namibia, Kenya, part of US-Africa push

First lady Jill Biden will visit Namibia and Kenya this week as part of a United States push to step up engagement with Africa

The Independent UK

India welcomes 12 cheetahs from South Africa

India has welcomed 12 cheetahs from South Africa that will join eight others it received from Namibia last year as part of an ambitious drive to reintroduce the big cats in the country after 70 years

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