Dhaka, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - Rohingya refugee boat exodus surges by 90%: Save the Children

NAMPA / AFP

2026-04-23

The number of Rohingya refugees fleeing Bangladesh and Myanmar by boat has increased by 90 percent compared with last year, Save the Children said on Thursday, based on United Nations figures. Many Rohingya who escape persecution in war-torn Myanmar undertake perilous sea journeys every year in search of better living conditions, travelling on overcrowded, rickety boats often operated by trafficking networks. Khin Maung, a member of the United Co......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

2026-04-23 15:01:10

Washington, United States, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - US eases access to marijuana for medical use: Dept of Justice

2026-04-23 15:01:10

Ayia Napa, Cyprus, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - Zelensky welcomes EU approval of 90-bn-euro loan for Ukraine

2026-04-23 15:01:10

Washington, United States, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - Pentagon says US forces boarded tanker carrying Iran oil

2026-04-23 15:01:09

Bucharest, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - Romania headed for fresh turmoil as largest party quits coalition

2026-04-23 15:01:09

2026-04-23 14:30:26

Bucharest, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - Biggest party in Romania's ruling coalition quits government

2026-04-23 14:30:26

Brussels, Belgium, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - EU signs off on Ukraine loan, new Russia sanctions

2026-04-23 14:30:26

London, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - UK's imperilled Starmer fights on, but for how long?

2026-04-23 14:30:26

Washington, United States, April 23, 2026 (AFP) - Pentagon says US forces boarded tanker carrying Iranian oil

2026-04-23 14:30:26

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, April 2026 - The Bank of Namibia's newly appointed Director of Legal, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Moudi Hangula. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 22 April 2026 - The Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia (UNAM), Professor Kenneth Matengu pictured during the UNAM Northern Campuses graduation ceremony on Wednesday. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

NAMPA

OTJINENE, 23 April 2026 - Otjinene Constituency Councillor Eben-Ezer Kauapirura has called for a permanent solution to energy instability in the constituency after a massive power outage left the area in the dark for five consecutive days. (Photo by: Zebaldt Ngaruka) NAMPA

NAMPA

WALVIS BAY, 22 April 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing members of the fishing industry at Walvis Bay. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 21 April 2026 - Nearly 1 000 mandrax tables were allegedly discovered in a goods delivery truck on the Otjiwarongo-Outjo road on Tuesday. Three parcels of cannabis were also allegedly found in the same truck. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 April 2026 - ReconNamibia Assistant Operations Manager, Muundu Kasera. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

NAMPA

KAPAKO, 21 April 2026 - The Kapako Constituency in the Kavango West Region has launched targeted youth tourism workshops aimed at promoting job creation and enterprise development, with leaders calling for practical action, skills development and the sustainable use of natural resources. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 April 2026 - Industry leaders pose for a photo at the 2026 Upstream Oil and Gas Local Suppliers Workshop. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA