African politics
Namibian Politician Named Adolf Hitler Set to Win Re-election in Former German Colony
Nov 27, 2025 04:14 pm CST
A Namibian politician named Adolf Hitler Uunona is likely to win another local election in the Ompundja constituency where he has served since 2004. Despite his controversial name, the 59-year-old SWAPO party member has distanced himself from any association with the Nazi dictator, explaining that his father named him without understanding the historical significance.
Trump Warns of "Existential Threat" to Nigerian Christians Amid Complex Religious and Resource Conflicts
Nov 01, 2025 03:42 am CST
Former President Donald Trump has raised concerns about violence against Christians in Nigeria, designating it a "country of particular concern" for religious freedom violations. While Trump attributes the violence to radical Islamists, experts note the situation reflects a more nuanced reality involving jihadist groups like Boko Haram, criminal banditry, and resource conflicts between Muslim herders and Christian farmers amid climate pressures and population growth.