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2018-06-222026-06-08
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  1. June 2025

  2. The Namibian

    … Mr Gates has been visiting the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as he aims to strengthen collaboration between the Gates Foundation and the AU. …

    Bill Gates: ‘I’ll be as loud as I can be on Trump aid cuts' – BBC Africa
  3. January 2025

  4. The Namibian

    … Odinga yesterday told the media he aims to achieve the vision of the founding fathers of the continent. “We find this in the speeches that were made in Addis Ababa in May of 1963. …

    Mbumba offers support for Odinga's AU Commission bid
  5. October 2023

  6. The Namibian

    On 25 May, Africa marked the 60th Africa Day commemoration, which found me in Addis Ababa attending youth minister meetings at the African Union Commission. …

    Making Multilateralism Work for Young Africans: A Pan-African Vision
  7. November 2019

  8. The Namibian

    … ides, what is the point of the peace deal?” she asked in an interview with AFP. “They say there is peace, however we have got big problems along the border.” Abiy’s attention is currently consumed by ethnic and religious clashes that broke out last week in the capital Addis Ababa …

    Abiy's Nobel Queried At Ethiopian Border
  9. August 2018

  10. The Namibian

    … More fundamentally, the SADC secretariat has few independent decision-making powers compared to the AU Commission in Addis Ababa. …

    Who Has The Power In SADC?
  11. June 2018

  12. The Namibian

    … Or perhaps Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, which is powered entirely by renewable energy? …

    Greener, Greater Cities
Politics

Namibia joins Africa Day calls for continental unity

The News

Namibia marked Africa Day with renewed calls for continental unity and self-reliance. President Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized that African nations face economic disruptions, climate change, disease outbreaks and geopolitical uncertainty, and urged strengthening regional cooperation, intra-African trade, and investment in local institutions.

Why it matters

Namibia marks Africa Day with President's calls for continental unity, regional cooperation, and intra-African trade strengthening.

25 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 25 May

  1. Namibia joins Africa Day calls for continental unity

    Namibia marked Africa Day with renewed calls for continental unity and self-reliance. President Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized that African nations face economic disruptions, climate change, disease outbreaks and geopolitical uncertainty, and urged strengthening regional cooperation, intra-African trade, and investment in local institutions.

    25 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Africa Day 2026: Liberation meaning evolves beyond political independence

    As Africa marks the 63rd anniversary of the Organisation of African Unity's founding on 25 May 1963, questions persist over what liberation means. While older generations view Africa Day as a victory against colonial rule, younger Africans increasingly define liberation through economic control, wealth, technology, and jobs rather than political flags and anthems.

    25 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Have African leaders fulfilled 1963 independence vision?

    An opinion piece questions whether African leaders have acted as a unified front to address the continent's problems as envisioned by Ghana's founding president Kwame Nkrumah at the 1963 founding summit of the Organisation of African Unity, and examines whether Africa has gained true control of its mineral wealth or remains dependent on external powers.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Namibia and India deepen partnership ahead of New Delhi summit

    India has supported Namibia's independence since 1946 and hosted Swapo's first embassy abroad in 1986. The Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi (28–31 May) will align India's development vision with Africa's Agenda 2063 and strengthen the relationship through business and ministerial meetings.

    16 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Pan-African Parliament moves toward regional rotation in leadership

    The Pan-African Parliament in South Africa this week is electing a new bureau after resolving a 15-year argument about leadership representation. In May 2017, the PAP passed a resolution to introduce regional rotation of the presidency, addressing a pattern in which only east, west, and central African leaders held the top position during the institution's first 18 years.

    28 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Namibian model competes at Miss African Essence pageant

    Namibian model Laina Mwatukange is representing the country at the Miss African Essence International Pageant in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, scheduled for 3 May. The 27-year-old journalism student says the pageant focuses on showcasing African identity, leadership, and storytelling among young women rather than traditional beauty metrics.

    16 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 April

  1. Ethiopia rations fuel amid Middle East crisis shortages

    Ethiopia will prioritise vehicles transporting essential goods and public transport at fuel stations as the country faces shortages caused by the Middle East war and Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which much of the world's oil normally passes. The Horn of Africa nation, which imports all its petrol primarily from the Gulf, has seen daily diesel supply fall from 9.2 million litres to 4.5 million litres.

    2 April 2026 · New Era →

Monday 30 March

  1. Middle East conflict drives petrol shortages in Ethiopia

    Ethiopians are sleeping in overnight queues for petrol as shortages worsen, caused by Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz disrupting global oil supplies. Ethiopia, which imports all its petrol primarily from the Gulf and relies on the port of Djibouti, is particularly vulnerable to the supply disruption affecting businesses and drivers.

    30 March 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 28 March

  1. Africa's "climate solution" framing masks historical responsibility

    An opinion piece argues that portraying Africa as a global climate leader shifts responsibility away from historical emitters and reinforces exploitation through renewable energy, carbon offsets, mineral extraction, and labour frameworks that benefit wealthy countries. The author urges African leaders to adopt an Afrocentric climate position rooted in justice and differentiated treatment, rather than accepting a narrative that frames climate change as a technical financing challenge.

    28 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 March

  1. Red Sea migration deaths double to record 922 in 2025

    The number of migrants who died on the "Eastern Route" from the Horn of Africa to the Arabian Peninsula doubled to 922 in 2025, according to the UN's International Organisation for Migration. The majority of victims were from Ethiopia, with tens of thousands crossing the Red Sea annually from Djibouti to Yemen in search of work in Gulf countries.

    26 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Namibian author Marisa Kelly launches second short-story collection

    Windhoekers celebrated the book launch of Marisa 'Mel' Kelly's second book, 'The Limbo Circus & Other Short Stories', published by Modjaji Books. The nine-story collection draws on Kelly's travels through southern Africa and personal experiences, including work at London Zoo and as a veterinary nurse.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Tigrayans flee amid fears of renewed Ethiopian conflict

    Hundreds of residents are fleeing Tigray region as federal and Tigrayan forces mass at their shared border, with local officials warning that renewed conflict appears imminent. The previous civil war from 2020–2022 killed at least 600,000 people; the peace agreement has never been fully implemented and tensions remain volatile.

    11 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Nandi-Ndaitwah highlights women's progress in aviation

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah joined Ethiopian Airlines at Hosea Kutako International Airport to commemorate the airline's 80th anniversary and celebrate International Women's Day, highlighting women's growing role in aviation and progress toward gender equality. She pointed to Namibia's milestones including female leadership in government and sectors such as medicine, engineering and aviation, and noted that an all-female Ethiopian Airlines crew arrival sends a powerful message to young girls about career opportunities.

    10 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 6 March

  1. Opinion: Namibia must build institutions ready for change

    Martha Abner, a UN Economic Commission for Africa fellow, argues that institutional reform in Namibia fails not due to resistance to change but because leaders' behaviour is inconsistent and new systems are introduced alongside outdated procedures. She contends that building change-ready institutions requires visible, consistent leadership and removal of competing procedures to restore public trust.

    6 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 2 March

  1. Qualified graduates struggle to find jobs in tough labour market

    Despite President Nandi-Ndaitwah's pledge to create 500,000 jobs, many Namibian graduates remain unemployed months after completing their studies, with most entry-level positions requiring prior work experience. In Khomas region, unemployment stands at 34.4% among the economically active population, and graduates are calling for structured internship programmes and better alignment between education and labour market needs.

    2 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 26 February

  1. Youth Development Fund creates 700 jobs in Namibia

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah reported at the African Peer Review Mechanism Summit that the National Youth Development Fund, established in 2025 with N$500 million capitalisation, created over 700 jobs in the 2025/26 financial year through loans and grants without collateral requirements. Namibia is also addressing youth unemployment through free tertiary education, mandatory internship programmes, and vocational training centres across all 14 regions.

    26 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 18 February

  1. Namibia's First Gentleman admitted to African first ladies body

    Epafras Ndenga Ndaitwah became one of the few male spouses to join the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) during its 30th General Assembly in Addis Ababa, where he called for inclusive empowerment and practical action on climate change and social inequality.

    18 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. President warns water insecurity risks cross-border conflict

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told an African Union summit in Addis Ababa that failing to secure sustainable water management could fuel internal and cross-border conflicts, and called for targeted investments in the water sector. She noted that climate change has diminished once-reliable water sources and urged African states to prioritize water and sanitation infrastructure to achieve economic growth and prevent migration-driven instability.

    18 February 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 17 February

  1. President meets AU Summit partners on trade, health, climate

    During the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah held bilateral meetings with international partners to advance Namibia's priorities in trade and investment, HIV response and health sovereignty, climate finance and resilience, and water governance. The engagements included meetings with representatives from the United States, Arab development bank, UNAIDS, the Green Climate Fund, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and the UN.

    17 February 2026 · Informanté →

  2. President Nandi-Ndaitwah returns from AU Summit in Addis Ababa

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has returned from the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in Ethiopia, where she participated in high-level discussions and held bilateral meetings with fellow African leaders and trade partners. The President emphasized Namibia's commitment to regional solidarity and the need for full operationalization of the African Continental Free Trade Area for continental economic growth.

    17 February 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 16 February

  1. Nandi-Ndaitwah urges African unity against global fragmentation

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on African leaders to defend multilateralism and assert the continent's collective interests at the African Union Assembly in Addis Ababa, warning that Africa must not become a theatre for competing global powers and emphasizing the need to secure economic independence and control over natural resources.

    16 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. President calls for African unity amid global tensions

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the African Union assembly in Addis Ababa, urging African nations to act collectively to secure economic independence, technological sovereignty, and control over natural resources while addressing escalating conflicts, debt distress, and climate change affecting the continent.

    16 February 2026 · Informanté →

  3. President seeks Namibia's role as global climate solutions leader

    At the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with the Green Climate Fund delegation to reaffirm Namibia's commitment to hosting the fund's African Regional Offices and addressing climate resilience. The president highlighted Namibia's vulnerability as one of sub-Saharan Africa's driest countries, noting severe impacts in regions like Kunene, and called for greater investment in water infrastructure and sanitation systems.

    16 February 2026 · The Namibian →

  4. First Gentleman calls for people-centred institutions for Africa

    Epafras Ndenga Ndaitwah addressed the 30th session of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development in Addis Ababa, calling for stronger institutions to build Africa's resilience through community resources, early climate warning systems, and locally-driven solutions.

    16 February 2026 · New Era →

  5. Nandi-Ndaitwah urges G20 for Africa debt relief and development funding

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah, speaking at an Africa G20 summit review in Ethiopia, called on G20 leaders to strengthen debt treatment frameworks and provide concessional financing to African countries, highlighting the need for resources to address energy transition, industrialisation, and food security while managing debt-service costs.

    16 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 15 February

  1. President Nandi-Ndaitwah advocates inclusive leadership at African Union Summit

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah participated in a high-level Presidential Fireside Conversation at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, where she discussed inclusive leadership, women's mentorship, and continental cooperation on shared resources with current and former female Heads of State. She emphasized that progress in women's leadership requires support from male counterparts, strong women's networks, and coordinated management of water and land resources to prevent conflict in arid regions.

    15 February 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Africa must resist becoming battleground for global powers

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told the African Union assembly in Addis Ababa that Africa should not be a battleground for competing interests, and called on heads of state to work collectively as a platform guided by mutual respect and shared prosperity amid global tensions and climate challenges.

    15 February 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. President Nandi-Ndaitwah joins African Union prayer breakfast in Addis Ababa

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended the African Union Pre-Summit Prayer Breakfast ahead of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union in Addis Ababa, where leaders and faith representatives reflected on Africa's future and discussed the role of faith communities in promoting ethical leadership and sustainable water governance.

    15 February 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 14 February

  1. Nandi-Ndaitwah and Johnson Sirleaf discuss women leadership in Africa

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and former Liberian president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf led discussions in Addis Ababa on women in African leadership, emphasizing the importance of women supporting one another and building mentorship networks. Nandi-Ndaitwah also warned about climate change's impact on land and water resources, cautioning that without responsible management these pressures could fuel instability and conflict.

    14 February 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia presents youth jobs, water security to African Union

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah presented Namibia's progress report on youth unemployment at the African Peer Review Forum, outlining reforms including education transformation, vocational training expansion, and the Welwitschia Fund to boost job creation. She also urged African leaders to prioritise water security and sanitation as central to the continent's development agenda.

    14 February 2026 · Informanté →

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