17 June - 5 pm news

Namibia reaffirms its support for Sahrawi self-determination as President Nandi-Ndaitwah calls on the United Nations to lead efforts toward a lasting Western Sahara solution. The bulletin also covers IMF funding for DR Congo, rising tensions over migration protests in South Africa, and global calls for accountability in US ICE detention…

# NamRA reports rise in khat interceptions.... # Enrolment freeze in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund schools.... # Nigeria urges South Africa to avoid blaming migrants for crime..... # France considers response after Burkina Faso cuts diplomatic ties......PLUS # US-Iran tensions persist as ceasefire deal strains

# Erongo schools suspend new enrolments.... # Khat leads drug seizures says NamRA.... # South Africa ensures orderly policing ahead of protests ..... # Uganda military chief orders closure of major media outlets ......PLUS # US and Iran continue talks amid rising tensions

Namibia celebrates its removal from the FATF grey list, while the MVA Fund reports a decline in road fatalities despite 229 deaths recorded so far this year. We also cover South Africa's migration protest tensions and Venezuela's deadly earthquakes that have prompted a state of emergency.

Namibia celebrates its removal from the FATF grey list, while SADC anti-corruption agencies strengthen regional efforts to tackle financial crime and recover stolen assets. We also cover Venezuela's deadly earthquakes, the latest private sector credit figures, and Bafana Bafana's historic march into the FIFA World Cup knockout stage.