The European Union Commission has announced the bloc's intention to suspend financial aid to Israel over its war in Gaza.

The Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen made the announcement during the State of the Union address at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Wednesday.

South Sudan has refuted reports suggesting that it is in talks with Israel to resettle Palestinians there.

The reports started circulating after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans for a military takeoverof Gaza City in his country's war with Hamas.

The Namibian government has expressed deep concern over Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City.

The plan was recently approved by the Israeli Cabinet, as announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The plan has since drawn wide criticism from the international community.

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Peya Mushelenga, had substantive and productive talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Dr. Mushelenga's visit was his first visit to Russia as Minister of International Relations and Cooperation.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform officially handed over the Rundu abattoir to MeatCo yesterday.

The abattoir is intended to serve as a market for cattle and small stock farmers in the Kavango East, West, and surrounding regions.