Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed cast his ballot in Jimma Zone, Oromia Region, on Monday, warning of alleged interference in the national election by external forces.

Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa has stated that Namibia will attain economic emancipation.

Shaningwa was speaking during the party's belated birthday anniversary celebrations at Ongenga in the Ohangwena Region.

President Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah says the pain and impact of the 1904–1908 genocide continue to be felt generations later.

Members of the National Council have accused the National Assembly of using delaying tactics in passing laws aimed at benefiting the public.

This was during the discussions on the budget allocation towards the National Assembly, with an amount of N$416.5 million.

DRC President Felix Tshisekedi hinted at a potential third term “if people want me” during a World Press Freedom Day event in Kinshasa.

“I haven’t sought a third term, but if the people want me to have one, I will accept it,” he said.

Suspended Landless People's Movement (LPM) member Joseph Isaacks has denied any misconduct leading to his suspension from the party, pending investigation.

The party suspended Isaacks last week over statements in a local daily newspaper that allegedly tarnished its image.

The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, reminded the community of Onaimbungu that independence was not easily attained and should be safeguarded.

He made the remarks at the belated Independence Day celebration at Onaimbungu Village in the Ohangwena region.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has inaugurated the N$900 million Swapo Party national headquarters. 

The inauguration coincided with the party's 66th anniversary, commemorating its founding as a liberation movement on 19 April 1960. 

Former President Nangolo Mbumba, National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, and McHenry Venaani, President of the Popular Democratic Movement, were among those who paid tribute to the first Speaker of the National Assembly, Mosé Tjitendero.

Botswana's President, Duma Boko, has hailed Zimbabwe's extraordinary economic rebound, which registered a 6.6% growth last year.