Paris, Nov 25, 2025 (AFP) - Five people who made headlines in 2025

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From Syria's jihadist-turned-statesman Ahmed al-Sharaa to Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, here are five figures who helped to define 2025. - Ahmed al-Sharaa - From a former jihadist known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani to Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa has undergone a stunning transformation since ousting longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. On December 8, 2024, Sharaa entered Damascus after leading his Islamist alliance's lightning offensi......
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KATIMA MULILO, 24 November 2025 - All ballot boxes were sealed and booked in at the Zambezi regional police headquarters after the Special Voting exercise on Monday. The boxes will only be booked out for counting on Wednesday after the Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections.
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KATIMA MULILO, 24 November 2025 - All ballot boxes were sealed and booked in at the Zambezi regional police headquarters after the Special Voting exercise on Monday. The boxes will only be booked out for counting on Wednesday after the Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections. (Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

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RUNDU, 24 November 2025 - Two government officials - Jonas Nghidileko and Martin Sapumba - along with former Chief Regional Officer in the Kavango East Regional Council, Ludwig Thikusho, appeared in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court Monday evening. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

RUNDU, 24 November 2025 - Two government officials - Jonas Nghidileko and Martin Sapumba - along with former Chief Regional Officer in the Kavango East Regional Council, Ludwig Thikusho, appeared in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court Monday evening. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

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Eenhana, 24 November 2025 - Ohangwena Governor, Kadiva Hamutumwa. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

Eenhana, 24 November 2025 - Ohangwena Governor, Kadiva Hamutumwa. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

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MARIENTAL, 24 November 2025 - Regional Electoral Officer in the Hardap Region,  Willem Uirab. 

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MARIENTAL, 24 November 2025 - Regional Electoral Officer in the Hardap Region,  Willem Uirab. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

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MARIENTAL, 24 November 2025 - Acting Hardap Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner John Mwatongwe. 
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MARIENTAL, 24 November 2025 - Acting Hardap Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner John Mwatongwe. (Photo by Chelva Wells) NAMPA

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OMUTHIYA, 24 November 2025 - Oshikoto Chief Regional Officer Christella Mwenyo speaking at the launch of the strategic plan and communication strategy on Monday in Omuthiya. (Photo: Contributed)

OMUTHIYA, 24 November 2025 - Oshikoto Chief Regional Officer Christella Mwenyo speaking at the launch of the strategic plan and communication strategy on Monday in Omuthiya. (Photo: Contributed)

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EENHANA, 24 November 2025 - Ohangwena Electoral Officer Henock Hanga. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

EENHANA, 24 November 2025 - Ohangwena Electoral Officer Henock Hanga. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 24 NOV (NAMPA) - Head of Marketing at Namibia Tourism Board (NTB), Charmaine Matheus pictured with Miss Earth Namibia 2025, Selma Kamanya. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 NOV (NAMPA) - Head of Marketing at Namibia Tourism Board (NTB), Charmaine Matheus pictured with Miss Earth Namibia 2025, Selma Kamanya. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

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