African Union leaders have demanded prompt action to prevent conflicts from escalating, as insecurity continues to spread across the continent.

African leaders have agreed on measures to strengthen the continent's response to peace and security challenges, with a focus on sustainable financing, early intervention, and rapid response to conflicts.

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has launched the Adult Learners' Week and International Literacy Day.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has lowered its corporate flag at its head office on Monday morning in honour of the public broadcaster's long-serving employee Lamech Mwanyangapo, who died on Saturday after battling cancer.

The African Union (AU) wants joint action to tackle escalating conflicts across the continent, warning that no country can confront the security threats alone.