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Jemima Beukes dragged out of the State House by security personnel after posing a question to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

Date:
2 February 2026
Place:
Namibia
Fact-check:
Verified
Reference:
IAWRT-00441

Physical violenceDenial of access

Journalist Jemima Beukes was on Monday morning dragged out of the State House by security personnel after posing a question to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. According to her, she proceeded with the question despite the President’s refusal to take the question. Beukes attempted to ask the question on allegations relating to the President’s family’s involvement in the oil sector. This happened after Nandi-Ndaitwah officially opened the 2026 Cabinet. https://web.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1757913022287778&set=pcb.1757913052287775
Journalist Jemima Beukes after being dragged out
Journalist Jemima Beukes after being dragged out

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