KARASBURG, 21 March 2026 - Speaking during independence celebrations on Saturday, //Kharas Governor Dawid Gertze stated that the large turnout, particularly of the youth, is a testament to the region's commitment to the ideas of nationhood. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA
KARIBIB, 21 March 2026 - School learners in their traditional attire at the Erongo Region’s 36th Independence Day commemorations at Karibib. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA
KARIBIB, 21 March 2026 - Erongo Governor Natalia |Goagoses addressing residents of the region who attended the region’s Independence Day celebrations at Karibib. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA
KARIBIB, 21 March 2026 - Karibib residents dressed in the Damara traditional attire at the Erongo Region’s 36th Independence Day commemorations at the town. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA
KARASBURG, 21 March 2026 - Vice President (VP) Lucia Witbooi pictured during her keynote address at the commemoration of Namibia's 36th Independence Day in Karasburg on Saturday. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA
KARASBURG, 21 March 2026 - The Presidency on Saturday issued a formal message to mark the 64th birthday of Vice President Lucia Witbooi (middle) describing her as one of Namibia’s “distinguished daughters”. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA
OSHAKATI, 21 March 2026- Members of the public in the Oshana region gathered at the Oshakati Independence Stadium for the commemoration of Namibia's 36th Independence Day. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 21 March 2026 - Members of the public in the Khomas Region making their way into the Sam Nujoma Stadium for Namibia's 36th Independence Day celebrations. (Photo by: Mathilde Kudumo) NAMPA
Montpellier’s Argentine fly-half Domingo Miotti (C) hits a penalty kick during the French Top14 rugby union match between ASM Clermont Auvergne and Montpellier Herault Rugby at the Stade Marcel-Michelin in Clermont-Ferrand, central France on March 21, 2026. (Photo by Alex MARTIN / AFP)
Red Bull KTM Tech3 Australian rider Jacob Roulstone and Red Bull KTM Tech3's Italian rider Enea Bastianini race during the MotoGP practice session of the Grand Prix of Brazil, at the Ayrton Senna International racetrack in Goiania, state of Goias, Brazil, on March 21, 2026. (Photo by EVARISTO SA / AFP)
BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP's Spanish rider Alex Marquez and Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Spanish rider Alex Rins race during the MotoGP practice session of the Grand Prix of Brazil, at the Ayrton Senna International racetrack in Goiania, state of Goias, Brazil, on March 21, 2026. (Photo by EVARISTO SA / AFP)
People gather to protest against a resolution by the European Parliament calling for the immediate release of Nigerien president Mohamed Bazoum, who was overthrown in July 2023 by the ruling military junta, at the Djado Sekou Cultural Center in Niamey, on March 21, 2026. Last week European lawmakers called for the immediate and unconditional release of Mohamed Bazoum. Elected in 2021 and overthrown in a coup d’йtat on July 26, 2023, he has since been held with his wife in a wing of the presidential palace in Niamey, the capital of Niger. (Photo by AFP)
People gather to protest against a resolution by the European Parliament calling for the immediate release of Nigerien president Mohamed Bazoum, who was overthrown in July 2023 by the ruling military junta, at the Djado Sekou Cultural Center in Niamey, on March 21, 2026. Last week European lawmakers called for the immediate and unconditional release of Mohamed Bazoum. Elected in 2021 and overthrown in a coup d’йtat on July 26, 2023, he has since been held with his wife in a wing of the presidential palace in Niamey, the capital of Niger. (Photo by AFP)
People gather to protest against a resolution by the European Parliament calling for the immediate release of Nigerien president Mohamed Bazoum, who was overthrown in July 2023 by the ruling military junta, at the Djado Sekou Cultural Center in Niamey, on March 21, 2026. Last week European lawmakers called for the immediate and unconditional release of Mohamed Bazoum. Elected in 2021 and overthrown in a coup d’йtat on July 26, 2023, he has since been held with his wife in a wing of the presidential palace in Niamey, the capital of Niger. (Photo by AFP)
A protester holds up a placard reading "Stop the war in Iran" during a demonstration for peace titled "No to war against Iran! Peace instead of escalating conflict!" organised by the BSW (Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht) party, on March 21, 2026 in Berlin. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP)
Attendees gather with placards which read "justice for Nahel" during a march in support of late French teenager Nahel and against Police impunity following the court's reclassification of the charges, in Nanterre, suburb of Paris on March 21, 2026. The Versailles Court of Appeal on March 5, 2026 has ordered a trial for assault resulting in death without intent against the Police officer who killed Nahel Merzouk, who was initially charged with murder. Nahel Merzouk, aged 17, was killed on June 27, 2023 by a bullet fired at point-blank range by a Police officer who was stopping the vehicle he was driving. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)