Washington, United States, Feb 4, 2026 (AFP) - Washington Post layoffs one of 'darkest days' in newspaper's history: former editor

NAMPA / AFP

2026-02-04

Prominent former editor Marty Baron on Wednesday led criticism of major staff cuts at The Washington Post, the flagship American newspaper owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos. "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations," Baron said in a statement. "The public will be denied the ground-level, fact-based reporting in our communities and around the world that is needed more than ever." bur-bgs/ ...

Restricted content

Entertainment

Paris, France, Feb 4, 2026 (AFP) - Empress's crown dropped in Louvre heist to be fully restored: museum

2026-02-04 21:31:13

Madrid, Feb 4, 2026 (AFP) - Telegram founder slams Spain PM over under-16s social media ban

2026-02-04 21:31:13

London, Feb 4, 2026 (AFP) - Michael Jackson film reveals unheard clips of thoughts on children

2026-02-04 21:00:23

Madrid, Feb 4, 2026 (AFP) - Telegram founder slams Spain PM over under-16s social media ban

2026-02-04 21:00:22

Washington, United States, Feb 4, 2026 (AFP) - Washington Post announces 'painful' job cuts

2026-02-04 20:00:16

Paris, France, Feb 4, 2026 (AFP) - International 7-Day News Agenda

2026-02-04 19:30:16

Washington, United States, Feb 4, 2026 (AFP) - Washington Post announces 'painful' job cuts

2026-02-04 19:00:39

2026-02-04 18:31:42

Washington, United States, Feb 4, 2026 (AFP) - Washington Post says 'painful' restructuring needed to survive

2026-02-04 18:02:25

2026-02-04 18:02:24

Latest NAMPA photos

Former First Lady Monica Geingos has stated that the legacy of the late President Hage Geingob belongs to the entire Namibian nation, not to any single individual. The couple is seen here in a file photo. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

OTAVI, 03 February 2026 - The Otavi Town Council office complex. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NAMPA

OTAVI, 03 February 2026 - The Otavi Town Council office complex. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 03 February 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arriving at the opening of the third session of the eighth Parliament on Tuesday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

NAMPA

KEETMANSHOOP, 03 February 2026 - ||Kharas stakeholders attending the MEFT consultations at the Moth Hall on Tuesday (Photo by: Romario Rhodes) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 03 February 2026 - MTC Maris on Tuesday signed a partnership agreement with digital payments distributor Kazang to expand the reach of its mobile money services across Namibia, with a particular focus on underserved and remote communities. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 03 February 2026 - The Ohlthaver and List (O&L) Group on Tuesday donated N.dollars 500 000 towards cancer care in Namibia. Here, Health Minister Esperance Luvindao (R) accepts the donation from O&L Chief Financial Officer Theresa Weitz (L). (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

NAMPA