Also known as: the African Union summit · African Union summit · African Union Assembly of Heads of State
Multinational organization that collaborated on launching Africa's credit rating agency and aligns with continental development agendas including Agenda 2063.
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New Era
Namibia will continue advancing its interests through the African Union
“He noted that Namibia will continue advancing its interests through regional and continental platforms such as the Southern African Development Community and the African Union, as well as global institutions like the United Nations.”
Govt prioritises inclusive growth, jobsNew Era
African Union adopted the Algiers Declaration on colonial reparations
“Africa The chiefs urged the government to align itself with the recently adopted Algiers Declaration of the African Union, which calls for justice and reparations for colonial crimes.”
Okandjoze chiefs reject genocide pactThe Namibian
African Union has called for urgent de-escalation and renewed diplomatic efforts
“Namibia also aligns itself with the position of the African Union, which has called for urgent de-escalation and renewed diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a peaceful resolution to the crisis.”
Namibia calls for urgent de-escalation after deadly Middle East strikesNew Era
African Union was established in July 2002 to succeed the OAU
“The African Union, which was established in July 2002 to succeed the OAU, was born out of an ambitious vision of uniting the continent toward self-reliance by driving economic Integration, enhancing peace and security, promoting good governance, and representing the continent on the global stage – following the end of colonialism.”
Opinion – Is AU willing to become the institution Africa needsNew Era
African Union appears helpless to address growing conflicts across the continent
“AU appears helpless to address the growing conflicts across the continent – from unrelenting coups to shambolic elections to external aggressions.”
Opinion – Is AU willing to become the institution Africa needsNew Era
African Union estimated at least 600,000 people killed in Tigray civil war
“The Tigray civil war of 2020-2022 pitted federal troops, backed by local militias and the Eritrean army, against rebels from the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), and killed at least 600 000 people according to estimates from the African Union.”
Ethiopian troops mobilise on Tigray borderInformanté
African Union hosted the Africa Water Investment Programme Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
“She made these remarks at the African Union (AU) Africa Water Investment Programme Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, themed "Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063".”
President Nandi-Ndaitwah warns that water insecurity could spark cross-border conflictsThe Namibian
The African Union must be a platform for collective action and partner of choice
“Nandi-Ndaitwah said the AU must rather be a platform for collective action.”
Africa must not be battleground for competing interests – Nandi-NdaitwahThe Namibian
African Union will launch 2026 theme on sustainable water availability and safe sanitation systems
“The summit will also launch the AU theme for 2026: 'Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of 2030'.”
President Nandi-Ndaitwah to attend 39th AU summit in Addis Ababa on peace, waterNew Era
African Union was present as observer at meeting between M23 and Kinshasa envoys
“Officials from the United States, the African Union, and the UN mission in the DRC (MONUSCO) were present as observers.”
UN mission due in DRC to help ceasefirePresident Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed Angola's National Assembly in Luanda, calling for stronger cooperation between the two countries to advance shared prosperity, while congratulating Angola on 50 years of independence and commending its 2025 African Union chairmanship.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed Angola's National Assembly in Luanda, calling for stronger cooperation between the two countries to advance shared prosperity, while congratulating Angola on 50 years of independence and commending its 2025 African Union chairmanship.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa has issued a third formal diplomatic protest against US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III in nine months over what it characterises as undiplomatic conduct and interference in domestic affairs. The latest row follows Bozell's public statements that Washington has ended dialogue with Pretoria, and South African officials have warned the country to prepare for worsening relations amid what they call US pressure to surrender sovereignty.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Aquaculture in Africa can bridge food security gaps and create jobs as fish catches decline, according to speakers at a high-level meeting in Dakar on 7–8 October attended by representatives from 22 countries, including Namibia as a member of the Ministerial Conference on Fisheries Cooperation among African States Bordering the Atlantic Ocean.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Africa launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) in Mauritius in collaboration with the African Union, African Peer Review Mechanism, and Economic Commission for Africa, aiming to provide investors with better understanding of African economies and address high borrowing costs estimated at US$75 billion annually in excess interest payments.
10 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's animal health system does not adequately cover bees, creating a gap in detecting and managing bee diseases. The issue was raised at a national apiculture workshop in Windhoek that brought together government officials, beekeepers, and other stakeholders to review laws and policies governing beekeeping and identify gaps affecting the sector.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
OvaHerero and Nama descendants in South Africa have petitioned President Cyril Ramaphosa and the German Embassy, seeking inclusion in negotiations over the 1904–1908 genocide and discussions of reparations and historical redress, arguing the genocide's effects extend beyond Namibia's borders.
6 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Victor George, a welding competitor from Eenhana Vocational Training Centre, received the Best of Nation Award at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, recognising him as Namibia's highest-performing competitor. Team Namibia members, including plumbing competitor Jonas Ambambi, participated in the international skills competition alongside young professionals from around the world.
28 September 2026 · Informanté →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah, speaking at a UN General Assembly side event in New York, called on African countries to increase investment in maternal health to ensure women in rural areas have access to adequate maternal care, framing healthcare spending as an investment in nation-building rather than mere expense.
28 September 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told the UN General Assembly that no woman has served as secretary general since the organisation's establishment in 1945, and argued that the time has come for a woman to lead it. The Pan-African Women's Organisation described her call as a powerful moment for women's representation in global leadership.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that African agency in international relations should move beyond framing the continent's needs—investment, finance, technology—to emphasizing what Africa possesses and can offer the world: critical minerals, energy, agricultural potential, and a billion-person market. True agency, the author contends, means Africa increasingly shapes the terms of engagement rather than simply attracting external interest.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Ethiopia's army says it repelled attacks from Tigrayan forces and allies in Amhara region near the Tigray border, marking the first military statement since fighting erupted on Wednesday. Tensions have escalated sharply between the federal government and Tigrayan leaders, raising fears of renewed civil war after a devastating 2020–2022 conflict.
25 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said Africa has taken ownership of implementing the Pact for the Future, a UN agreement adopted by all 193 member states in September 2024, which she described as a roadmap for reinvigorating multilateralism and making global institutions more inclusive and effective.
24 September 2026 · Informanté →
African leaders and development partners called for urgent action to turn the United Nations Pact for the Future, adopted in 2024, into measurable results for ordinary Africans. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized that Africa seeks fairness and highlighted youth empowerment, financing for development, peace, digital transformation and inclusive growth as key priorities aligned with the African Union's Agenda 2063.
24 September 2026 · New Era →
Ethiopia's government and Tigrayan authorities have accused each other of launching offensives, escalating fears of renewed full-scale conflict after their two-year war ended in 2022. The clashes follow recent months of mutual accusations of violating a peace deal.
24 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Inge Zaamwani highlighted a gap between political commitment to water projects and the financing needed to realize them, noting Namibia's championing of the Continental Africa Water Investment Programme, which aims to mobilize at least US$30 billion a year by 2030 for water security and sustainable sanitation.
23 September 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for stronger collective action to implement the Pact for the Future in Africa, saying the agreement provides opportunities to advance the continent's development priorities, strengthen youth empowerment, and accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
23 September 2026 · Informanté →
At the UN General Assembly in New York, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged African countries to collectively push for reforms to the international financial architecture and secure full participation in negotiations on an international tax cooperation framework, citing illicit financial flows as an ongoing challenge for the continent.
23 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told the 'Unstoppable Africa' conference in New York that Namibia's development requires an energy mix including green hydrogen, oil, and gas, and that energy transition should not come at the expense of developing countries' growth needs.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The UN General Assembly adopted a "Correct the Map" resolution on 4 September with 164 votes, aiming to address centuries-old map distortions that have made Africa appear much smaller than its actual size—the African continent is 14 times larger than Greenland, which the Mercator projection falsely portrayed as similar in size. The resolution promotes the "Equal Earth projection" cartography developed in 2018 as a correction to the colonial-era Mercator projection, with the United States being the only UN member to vote against it.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia raised N$2.6 million in support of Cuba at a solidarity gala dinner in Windhoek, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah calling on Namibians to continue supporting Cuba in recognition of its assistance during Namibia's liberation struggle and decades of cooperation in healthcare, education, agriculture, engineering and sport since 1990.
17 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's UN ambassador said the "Correct the Map" resolution, adopted 164–1–6, addresses historical injustices against Africa and Africans by encouraging map projections that accurately represent the continent's relative size, which is distorted on commonly used maps.
17 September 2026 · New Era →
An opinion piece argues that Africa's governance challenges stem from weak institutions rather than poor leadership alone, and that strong systems of accountability—through courts, parliaments, and independent bodies—are essential for good governance regardless of individual leaders' character.
14 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Omusati governor Immanuel Shikongo has urged stakeholders to critically assess Namibia's progress in implementing governance recommendations under the African Peer Review Mechanism, rather than simply celebrating achievements. The assessment focuses on recommendations addressing youth unemployment, housing, land delivery, rural electrification and decentralisation from a Country Review Report launched in March 2024.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade confirmed receiving communication from the United States regarding the country's position on the International Criminal Court, amid reports that the US is seeking to persuade African countries to withdraw from the ICC. The ministry reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to the Rome Statute and said differences relating to the ICC are best addressed through established legal, diplomatic and multilateral channels, without disclosing the contents of the US communication.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The African Union has welcomed a UN General Assembly resolution calling for more accurate representation of Africa on world maps, arguing that the commonly used Mercator projection distorts Africa's actual size. The AU Commission chair called on international institutions, schools, publishers and digital platforms to adopt maps that provide more accurate representation of global land areas.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Environment and tourism minister Indileni Daniel called at a UN desertification conference in Mongolia for drought to be treated as a development priority rather than an emergency, emphasizing that Namibia must invest in preparation and resilience instead of reacting only after disasters strike. As one of the driest countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Namibia faces rising temperatures, variable rainfall, and prolonged droughts that threaten agricultural production, water security, and affect more than one million people during severe droughts.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for African countries and the private sector to increase funding for conflict resolution rather than relying heavily on external support. She highlighted the adoption of the Luanda Plan of Action at an African Union summit as a framework that specifies responsibilities, timelines, and funding requirements for peace programmes.
1 September 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended the African Union's 21st extraordinary session in Luanda, where African leaders renewed calls for the continent to take greater financial responsibility for its own peace and security priorities rather than relying on external funding.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has returned from an African Union summit in Angola where leaders emphasised strengthening Africa's capacity to prevent and resolve conflicts and finance its own peace and security priorities. The summit adopted an action plan linking continental activities to required financial resources and underscored the need for African governments to take greater responsibility for peace initiatives rather than depend on external support.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah joined African leaders in Luanda, Angola, for the 21st Extraordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government, which assessed the continent's peace and security situation and considered measures to strengthen mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →