Washington, United States, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - Wear a bulletproof vest? I don't want to look fat, says Trump

NAMPA / AFP

2026-04-30

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he wasn't keen on wearing a bulletproof vest despite multiple alleged assassination attempts -- as he is worried it may make him look fat. "I don't know if I can handle looking 20 pounds heavier," Trump told reporters when asked if there were discussions about him wearing a protective vest. Reports in US media said it was under consideration following the latest alleged attempt to kill the 79-year-old presi......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

Libreville, Gabon, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - Nine African migrants expelled by US to Cameroon: lawyer

2026-05-01 00:00:17

Mexico City, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - Mexican governor hit with US drug charges under scrutiny since 2024

2026-05-01 00:00:17

Bamako, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - Mali jihadists call for unified front, begin Bamako blockade

2026-05-01 00:00:17

Front Royal, United States, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - King Charles experiences small-town America on last day of visit

2026-05-01 00:00:17

Washington, United States, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - Trump says lifting Scottish whisky tariffs to 'honor' King Charles

2026-05-01 00:00:17

Washington, United States, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - US warns alies over support to Gaza aid flotilla 'stunt'

2026-04-30 23:30:29

San Isidro, Argentina, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - Maradona was 'bipolar', had 'narcissistic' disorder, psychologist tells death trial

2026-04-30 23:30:29

2026-04-30 23:30:28

Washington, United States, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - Midnight legal deadline looms for Trump's Iran war

2026-04-30 23:30:28

Washington, United States, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - US condemns Gaza-bound aid flotilla 'stunt' after Israeli interception

2026-04-30 23:30:28

Tehran, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - Air defences in Tehran countered small aircraft, drones: Iranian media

2026-04-30 23:30:28

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 29 April 2026 - Khomas Region Governor, Sam Nujoma; Governor of Zambezi, Dorothy Kabula; and Governor of Kavango West, Verna Sinimbo. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 29 April 2026 - Bank of Namibia Governor Ebson Uanguta speaking at the second bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announcement for 2026. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 29 April 2026 - Bank of Namibia Governor Ebson Uanguta speaking at the second bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announcement for 2026. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 April 2026 - Minister of Education Sanet Steenkamp pictured with Bank Windhoek Managing Director James Chapman. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

HOACHANAS, 28 April 2026 - Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Edward Wambo, addresses residents of Hoachanas and Stampriet on the importance of national documents. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

ONDANGWA, 28 April 2026 - Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi pictured during the official opening of the 2026 Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition on Tuesday. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

NAMPA

NDAMA, 28 April 2026 - The first Community Information Centre was unveiled at Ndama on Tuesday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

NAMPA

OVINYANGE, 28 April 2026 - Team three leader Anna Namwandi vaccinates a child at Ovinyange village during polio campaign in Kunene Region. (Photo by: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

NAMPA