OSHAKATI, 21 March 2026 - Chairperson of the Uukwambi Traditional Authority, Herman Iipumbu, pictured during the 36th independence anniversary celebration in Oshakati. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

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 - Erongo Governor Natalia |Goagoses addressing residents of the region who attended the region’s Independence Day celebrations at Karibib. (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

DS Penske's British driver Taylor Barnard (FRON L) and Porsche Formula E Team's Swiss driver Nico Muller (FRONT R) compete in the 2026 FIA Formula E World Championship Madrid E-Prix at the Jarama circuit in San Sebastian de los Reyes, near Madrid on March 21, 2026. Formula E, officially the FIA Formula E World Championship, is a class of auto racing, using only electric-powered cars. (Photo by Oscar DEL POZO / AFP)

Protesters carry placards and wave Iranian flags on Whitehall during of a protest march in central London on March 21, 2026, calling for the bombing of Iran to stop. Britain has authorised the United States to use its bases to strike Iranian sites threatening the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, the government said Friday. (Photo by Henry NICHOLLS / AFP)

Mounia - the mother of the late Nahel a 17-year-old who was shot in the chest by police at point-blank range in 2023 - delivers remarks a march in support of 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)

Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team's Italian rider Fabio Di Giannantonio (R) 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)