WINDHOEK, 26 August 2026 - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah, Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa and Minister in the Presidency Dr Charles Mubita pictured with regional governors during the official handover of a N$25 million donation from the Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (NASRIA) in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

OVITOTO - Desmond Katjaimo, Ovitoto Sport Council Public Relations Officer (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 27 August 2026 - CRAN Chief Executive Officer, Emilia Nghikembua, (L) pictured with MTC Chief Technical and Information Officer, Monica Nehemia. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

ONGWEDIVA, 26 August 2026 - Tresia Shikomba and her mother at their stall at the 25th edition of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. (Photo: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 26 August 2026 – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing the crowd during the Heroes Day commemoration in Windhoek on Wednesday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 26 August 2026 – Namibian leaders (from left): Vice President Lucia Witbooi, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, First Gentleman retired Army General Epapharas Ndenga Ndaitwah, and Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, pictured during the Heroes Day commemoration in Windhoek on Wednesday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 26 August 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has granted national hero status to 16-year-old Cornelius Tulotokela Shimwaafeni, making him the youngest recipient in history. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

ONGWEDIVA, 26 August 2026 - The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) mobile office at the 25th edition of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. (Photo: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

AFP presents a visual story of 105 photographs taken between August 18 and August 28, 2026, documenting the effects of six months of war in the Middle East as felt across the United States. On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a massive offensive against Iran, igniting a war that swiftly engulfed the region and hit global energy markets. Six months on, the US and the Islamic republic remain locked in conflict, with no sign of an imminent resolution despite repeated rounds of negotiations. Search for all these reportage images using: US-Iran-Economy-war-six months-reportage-visual story Search "REPORTAGE" to source all feature, magazine and visual stories. (Photo by Patrick T. FALLON and Angela WEISS / AFP)

A "Saint Dolly Parton" candle stands at a makeshift memorial in Sieverville, Tennessee, on August 27, 2026. Parton, the country music star who rose from grinding poverty in Tennessee to become a rhinestone-studded cultural icon with hits like "Jolene" and "9 to 5," has died at 80, her family said on August 25, 2026. Parton was more than a singer, she wrote 3,000 songs, acted in major Hollywood films and donated millions of dollars to charities in her home state and beyond. (Photo by Michael Mathes / AFP)

US President Donald Trump clenches his fist as he steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Ellington Airport in Houston, Texas, on August 27, 2026. Trump is in Houston to headline a Republican National Committee (RNC) fundraiser to boost Ken Paxton's US Senate campaign. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP)

US President Donald Trump clenches his fist as he steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Ellington Airport in Houston, Texas, on August 27, 2026. Trump is in Houston to headline a Republican National Committee (RNC) fundraiser to boost Ken Paxton's US Senate campaign. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP)

US President Donald Trump walks to enter his limousine upon arrival at Ellington Airport in Houston, Texas, on August 27, 2026. Trump is in Houston to headline a Republican National Committee (RNC) fundraiser to boost Ken Paxton's US Senate campaign. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP)

US President Donald Trump raises his fist before entering his limousine upon arrival at Ellington Airport in Houston, Texas, on August 27, 2026. Trump is in Houston to headline a Republican National Committee (RNC) fundraiser to boost Ken Paxton's US Senate campaign. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP)

US President Donald Trump waves before entering his limousine upon arrrival at Ellington Airport in Houston, Texas, on August 27, 2026. Trump is in Houston to headline a Republican National Committee (RNC) fundraiser to boost Ken Paxton's US Senate campaign. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP)

US President Donald Trump waves before entering his limousine upon arrrival at Ellington Airport in Houston, Texas, on August 27, 2026. Trump is in Houston to headline a Republican National Committee (RNC) fundraiser to boost Ken Paxton's US Senate campaign. (Photo by Kent NISHIMURA / AFP)