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24 April 2026
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African Union

Also known as: the assembly · the African Union summit · African Union summit · continental institutions

Continental intergovernmental body convening African heads of state on governance, peace, development, and climate policy, with summits in Addis Ababa addressing institutional reforms and water security.

Politics

Namibia leads continental efforts addressing youth unemployment

The News

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commissioned a new National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism, with Namibia tasked to spearhead efforts tackling youth unemployment across Africa. The country's approach involves youth development funding, apprenticeships and education support, though Namibia itself faces a youth unemployment rate of around 44.4% according to census-based figures.

Why it matters

Continental leadership: Namibia tasked to lead African efforts on youth unemployment despite domestic 44.4% rate—highlighting both ambition and internal challenge.

17 hours ago · New Era →

Yesterday

  1. Namibia leads continental efforts addressing youth unemployment

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commissioned a new National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism, with Namibia tasked to spearhead efforts tackling youth unemployment across Africa. The country's approach involves youth development funding, apprenticeships and education support, though Namibia itself faces a youth unemployment rate of around 44.4% according to census-based figures.

    17 hours ago · New Era →

Monday 20 April

  1. Former ambassador Emvula chairs Namibia's peer review council

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed former ambassador Wilfried Emvula as chairperson of the National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism in Namibia, with ten members inaugurated for a term to January 2030. The council, established under the APRM Statute, will provide strategic oversight and ensure transparency in governance reforms aligned with Namibia's development plan and Africa's Agenda 2063.

    20 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. President inaugurates third APRM council for governance oversight

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially inaugurated the Third National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism in Namibia, reaffirming the country's commitment to strengthening governance systems and aligning with national development priorities. The council will oversee key governance areas and lead Namibia's second-generation country review process.

    20 April 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Cabinet approves livestock hub, gold reservation, electricity study

    Namibian Cabinet approved development of a commercial cattle feedlot and livestock value chain hub at Farm Kehoro under a 25-year lease, reserved the Okoutjete Gold occurrence in Kunene from mining operations, and ordered a technical assessment of Northern Regional Electricity Distributor's infrastructure needs following recent industrial action.

    14 April 2026 · New Era →

  2. Africa far behind on clean cooking access by 2030 deadline

    Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to miss the UN's 2030 target for universal access to clean cooking energy, with 900 million people lacking access on the continent. The article argues that closing a US$5.5 billion annual funding gap requires diverse solutions including LPG, solar stoves, and biogas, alongside innovative financing and inclusive policies.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Namibian universities launch EU-backed exchange programme

    Namibia's government has supported the SHINE programme, an international exchange initiative involving six local universities and two European partners in Germany and Spain, aimed at improving education quality, graduate employability, and research opportunities. The EU-funded project, running from January 2026 to December 2028, seeks to modernise higher education and position Namibia as a hub of academic excellence in southern Africa.

    1 April 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 →

Friday 27 March

  1. Namibia votes to criminalise slavery, calls for reparations

    Namibia was among 123 countries that voted at the UN General Assembly to declare the transatlantic slave trade a "gravest crime against humanity" and call for reparations to address historical wrongs. The United States, Israel and Argentina voted against the resolution, while 52 EU countries abstained.

    27 March 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 26 March

  1. UN recognizes African enslavement as gravest crime against humanity

    The United Nations General Assembly voted 123-3 to declare the enslavement of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity", urging member states to consider apologizing and contributing to a reparations fund. The UK, US, and other nations opposed or abstained, citing concerns about legal precedent and the responsibility of modern institutions for historical wrongs.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Innovation must strengthen energy access and reduce inequalities – Amutse

    At the opening of the 22nd African Forum for Utility Regulators conference in Swakopmund, Industries Minister Modestus Amutse called on Africa to ensure innovation in energy, water, communications and transport expands access for all rather than widening inequalities. He highlighted Namibia's renewable energy potential, including emerging leadership in green hydrogen, and commitments to inclusive economic growth and regulatory frameworks that attract investment while guaranteeing affordable services.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

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