WINDHOEK, 27 July 2026 – Delegates from the African Union and experts met in Windhoek on July 27-31 for the Sixth Ordinary Session of the AU Technical Committee on Social Development to enhance social safety nets and resilient labour markets in Africa. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 27 July 2026 – Delegates from the African Union, policy experts, and government ministers convened in Windhoek on Monday for a three-day event, the Sixth Ordinary Session of the AU Specialised Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GOBABIS, 27 July 2026 - Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate pictured with Deputy Executive Director and Chief Registrar in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security during a courtesy visit by the Ministry as part of the eID awareness campaign in Omaheke. (Photo: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 27 July 2026 – African Union delegates are attending a week-long indaba from Monday to Friday, the Sixth Ordinary Session of the AU Specialised Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment (STC-SDLE 6) in Windhoek. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 27 July 2026 – Namibia's Justice and Labour Relations Executive Director, Ben Nangombe, speaking at the Sixth Ordinary Session of the African Union Specialised Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment (STC-SDLE 6) in Windhoek on Monday. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 27 July 2026 - Delegates from the African Union, policy experts, and government ministers gathered in Windhoek on Monday for the Sixth Ordinary Session of the AU Specialised Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour, and Employment (STC-SDLE 6). (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

OPUWO, 27 July 2026 - The welcome sign at the entrance to Opuwo. (Photo: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

OPUWO, 27 July 2026 - Opuwo Mayor Kasipo Kakondo discusses ongoing infrastructure projects in the town. (Photo: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

(260727) -- TEHRAN, July 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei attends a press briefing in Tehran, Iran, June 27, 2026. Baghaei said Monday that Tehran will not let the United States determine the end of the war. Speaking at a press briefing in Tehran, Baghaei said that some Gulf countries have been involved in the U.S. war on Iran, without giving further details. He also said that the Iran-Oman talks over management of the Strait of Hormuz have been positive, adding that the strait remains closed. (Xinhua/Shadati)

(260727) -- FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE, July 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Vehicles are seen on the road during a dust storm in Farwaniyah Governorate, Kuwait, July 27, 2026. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

(260727) -- FARWANIYA GOVERNORATE, July 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Houses are seen shrouded by dust during a dust storm in Farwaniyah Governorate, Kuwait, July 27, 2026. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

(260727) -- NINGBO, July 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 27, 2026 shows an XR device at the Yongjiang Laboratory (Y-LAB), in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province. Focusing on new materials and related areas, the Yongjiang Laboratory (Y-LAB), launched by Zhejiang Province and Ningbo City, is committed to delivering cutting-edge basic research and leveraging technological innovations to support economic development. (Photo by Liu Zhihan/Xinhua)

(260727) -- NINGBO, July 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 27, 2026 shows parts of a VR device at the Yongjiang Laboratory (Y-LAB), in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province. Focusing on new materials and related areas, the Yongjiang Laboratory (Y-LAB), launched by Zhejiang Province and Ningbo City, is committed to delivering cutting-edge basic research and leveraging technological innovations to support economic development. (Photo by Liu Zhihan/Xinhua)

(260727) -- NINGBO, July 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jin Chengjiu, director of the Specialty Polymers Research Center under the Yongjiang Laboratory (Y-LAB), introduces research achievements in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 27, 2026. Focusing on new materials and related areas, the Yongjiang Laboratory (Y-LAB), launched by Zhejiang Province and Ningbo City, is committed to delivering cutting-edge basic research and leveraging technological innovations to support economic development. (Photo by Liu Zhihan/Xinhua)

(260727) -- SHANGHAI, July 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 27, 2026 shows a news briefing of the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the ninth CIIE, in east China's Shanghai. A series of events, including a news briefing, a promotion and roadshow, and a signing ceremony of the 10th CIIE, was held at the center on Monday, marking the 100-day countdown to the 9th CIIE. The 9th CIIE is scheduled to be held in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

(260727) -- SHANGHAI, July 27, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People pose for a photo during the signing ceremony of the 10th China International Import Expo (CIIE) at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the main venue for the ninth CIIE, in east China's Shanghai, on July 27, 2026. A series of events, including a news briefing, a promotion and roadshow, and a signing ceremony of the 10th CIIE, was held at the center on Monday, marking the 100-day countdown to the 9th CIIE. The 9th CIIE is scheduled to be held in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)