OSHAKATI, 09 July 2025 - Newly appointed governor Hofni Iipinge and former governor Elia Irimari during the welcoming ceremony of the governor on Wednesday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 09 July 2025 - T12 female sprinter, Ndapewa iipinge and guide Filipus Kotokeni while in action dureing the final of the 100 metres race and the Veneta Stadium during the African Union Sport Council (AUSC) Region Five Youth Games in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 09 July 2025 - The Indian community in Namibia welcoming India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in Windhoek. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 09 July 2025 - The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, arrived in Namibia on Wednesday for a one-day state visit. (Photo by: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

13 July 2025, Berlin: Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) sits next to Markus Preiss, head of the ARD Capital Studio, during the ARD summer interview. In the live program *Bericht aus Berlin*, Merz discusses current political issues. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa

13 July 2025, Berlin: Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) sits next to Markus Preiss, head of the ARD Capital Studio, during the ARD summer interview. In the live program *Bericht aus Berlin*, Merz discusses current political issues. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa

13 July 2025, Brandenburg, Schoenefeld: Participants in a demonstration against the planned deportation center at BER Airport carry a banner reading "Young People Without Borders. Fighting for the Right to Stay Since 2005." Photo: Soeren Stache/dpa

13 July 2025, Berlin: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives for the ARD summer interview at the German public broadcasting network. In the live program *Bericht aus Berlin*, Merz speaks with ARD Hauptstadtstudio director Tina Hassel about current political issues. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa