/KHOICHAS, 14 August 2026 - Namibia’s independence was a collective victory. The southern regions of Hardap and ||Karas were central to the struggle, anchored by local churches that risked everything to shelter PLAN fighters and educate the future leaders of our nation. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

HOACHANAS, 12 August 2026 - Historian and liberation struggle icon Markus Kooper, in collaboration with the Hoachanas community, has established a community library to preserve the history of the southern region, including the Red Clan history and past freedom struggle events. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 - The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

/KHOICHAS, 14 August 2026 - Jacqueline Juliana Rukamba, a former principal at Khoichas Primary School in the Karas region, significantly contributed to Namibia's independence, particularly in education, during the 1970s and 1980s. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 – The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 – The African Methodist Episcopal Private Community School (AMEPS) in Gibeon was a significant community-operated institution founded by the AME Church and local leaders, including Hendrik Witbooi, during the fight for freedom. It ceased operations and was integrated into the state school system in 2007. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

GIBEON, 13 August 2026 – Gaob Salomon Josephat Witbooi, former Namibian ambassador to Zambia, reflected on the southern region's contribution to Namibia's struggle for independence during a discussion with Nampa's team. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 15 August 2026 - South Africa’s Kelsey Jade van Schoor (in green) during the 2026 Pupkewitz Megabuild Tour de Windhoek. She was crowned the overall champion of the 2026 women’s category. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

(260818) -- MACAO, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 18, 2026 shows a press conference held to introduce the Third Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) in south China's Macao. The Macao SAR government on Tuesday released the Third Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Macao SAR (2026-2030). (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

(260818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and American college students compete during a basketball game at Tsinghua University's sports complex in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 16, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: China-U.S. basketball exchange brings young players together on and off court" (Xinhua)

(260818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and American college students pose for a group photo at Tsinghua University's sports complex in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 16, 2026. TO GO WITH "China Focus: China-U.S. basketball exchange brings young players together on and off court" (Xinhua)

(260818) -- BEIJING, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The State Council Information Office (SCIO) holds a press conference on energizing lower-tier markets and boosting county-level consumption in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)

(260818) -- QALAAT AL-MADIQ, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Children sit along an ancient stone wall inside Qalaat al-Madiq in Hama province, central Syria, June 24, 2026. TO GO WITH "Letter from Mideast: In a Syrian castle, a laurel still stands" (Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua)

(260818) -- QALAAT AL-MADIQ, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A small shop is pictured among old and damaged buildings inside Qalaat al-Madiq in Hama province, central Syria, June 24, 2026. TO GO WITH "Letter from Mideast: In a Syrian castle, a laurel still stands" (Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua)

(260818) -- QALAAT AL-MADIQ, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mohammed (L) clears debris from his damaged home with the help of his son inside Qalaat al-Madiq in Hama province, central Syria, June 24, 2026. TO GO WITH "Letter from Mideast: In a Syrian castle, a laurel still stands" (Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua)

(260818) -- QALAAT AL-MADIQ, Aug. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Sultana al-Sheikh Ibrahim (R), 80, and her granddaughter stand at their war-damaged home inside Qalaat al-Madiq in Hama province, central Syria, June 24, 2026. TO GO WITH "Letter from Mideast: In a Syrian castle, a laurel still stands" (Photo by Monsef Memari/Xinhua)