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

France's Eric Perrot celebrates with the crystal trophy after the IBU Biathlon World Cup in Holmenkollen, Oslo on March 22, 2026. (Photo by Heiko Junge / NTB / AFP) / Norway OUT

French representative of the Agache family holding company, Antoine Arnault (R) discusses with Paris Saint-Germain's former player Brazilian Rai during the French L1 football match between Paris FC and Le Havre AC at the Stade Jean-Bouin in Paris on March 22, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

French representative of the Agache family holding company, Antoine Arnault (L) applauds during the French L1 football match between Paris FC and Le Havre AC at the Stade Jean-Bouin in Paris on March 22, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Marseille's Dutch midfielder #27 Quinten Timber (C) fights for the ball with Lille's Indonesian defender #24 Calvin Verdonk (L) and Lille's Icelandic midfielder #10 Hakon Arnar Haraldsson during the French L1 football match between Olympique de Marseille (OM) and Lille OSC at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille, southern France on March 22, 2026. (Photo by Pascal POCHARD-CASABIANCA / AFP)