/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

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, (C), and his wife, Sara, (C-R) arrive to cast their ballot at his party Likud's main polling station during primary elections ahead of Israel’s general election in October in Jerusalem on August 17, 2026. The Likud, the historic party of the Israeli right and the political base of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, held primaries on August 17 to determine its slate of candidates for the general election on October 27. Likud is projected to win around 22-23 of the 120 seats in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, according to the latest polls -- a dramatic drop from the 32 seats it won in the 2022 election. (Photo by Ohad Zwigenberg / POOL / AFP)

TOPSHOT - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to cast his ballot at his party Likud's main polling station during primary elections ahead of Israel’s general election in October in Jerusalem on August 17, 2026. The Likud, the historic party of the Israeli right and the political base of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, held primaries on August 17 to determine its slate of candidates for the general election on October 27. Likud is projected to win around 22-23 of the 120 seats in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, according to the latest polls -- a dramatic drop from the 32 seats it won in the 2022 election. (Photo by Ohad Zwigenberg / POOL / AFP)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu casts his ballot at his party Likud's main polling station during primary elections ahead of Israel’s general election in October in Jerusalem on August 17, 2026. The Likud, the historic party of the Israeli right and the political base of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, held primaries on August 17 to determine its slate of candidates for the general election on October 27. Likud is projected to win around 22-23 of the 120 seats in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, according to the latest polls -- a dramatic drop from the 32 seats it won in the 2022 election. (Photo by Ohad Zwigenberg / POOL / AFP)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, takes a selfie with a supporter as he arrives to cast his ballot at his party Likud's main polling station during primary elections ahead of Israel’s general election in October in Jerusalem on August 17, 2026. The Likud, the historic party of the Israeli right and the political base of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, held primaries on August 17 to determine its slate of candidates for the general election on October 27. Likud is projected to win around 22-23 of the 120 seats in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, according to the latest polls -- a dramatic drop from the 32 seats it won in the 2022 election. (Photo by Ohad Zwigenberg / POOL / AFP)

Dutch Progressief Nederland (PRO) party leader and MP Jesse Klaver speaks to the press upon arrival for a meeting with the Dutch government as part of budget talks in The Hague on August 17, 2026. (Photo by Phil Nijhuis / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT

French novillero (young matador) Clovis performs a pass during a bullfight as part of the Feria in Beziers, southern France on August 16, 2026. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP)

French novillero (young matador) Clovis performs a pass during a bullfight as part of the Feria in Beziers, southern France on August 16, 2026. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP)

French matador Lalo De Maria (L) helps French novillero (young matador) Victor (R) after he was knocked down during his bullfight as part of the Feria in Beziers, southern France on August 16, 2026. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP)