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

WINDHOEK, 21 March 2026 - Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, speaks at the Independence celebrations at the Sam Nujoma Stadium. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 March 2026 - Former Trade and Industry Minister and liberation struggle veteran Ben Amathila pictured at the 36th independence celebrations in Windhoek. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 March 2026 - Swapo Member of Parliament, Fenny Tutjavi, speaks at the independence celebrations at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Windhoek. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA

An employee (C) prepares to pump liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) into the vehicle of a customer at a fuel station in Phnom Penh on March 23, 2026. A major energy supplier in Cambodia has said it will halt sales of liquefied petroleum gas from the start of next month due to supply disruptions resulting from the Middle East war. (Photo by TANG CHHIN Sothy / AFP)

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen participates in a traditional Aboriginal smoking ceremony during a visit at Admiralty House in Sydney on March 23, 2026. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (2nd L) participates in a traditional Aboriginal smoking ceremony along with Australia’s Governor-General Sam Mostyn (C) during a visit at Admiralty House in Sydney on March 23, 2026. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R) walks with Australia's Governor-General Sam Mostyn (C) and Australia's Trade Minister Don Farrell (L) along the colonnaded verandah at Admiralty House in Sydney on March 23, 2026. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)