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António Guterres

Also known as: secretary general António Guterres · UN Secretary-General António Guterres · United Nations secretary general Antonio Guterres · UN secretary general António Guterres

UN Secretary-General whose term ends January 2027, warning of financial collapse and erosion of multilateralism by powerful nations.

2023-11-262026-06-08
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What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. February 2024

  2. The Namibian

    António Guterres extended condolences, saying Geingob was a respected and principled statesman

    Source

    “United Nations secretary general Antonio Guterres also extended his condolences, saying Geingob was a respected and principled statesman who dedicated his life to serving and developing his country.”

    Geingob: Tributes from international community continue to pour in
  3. November 2023

  4. The Namibian

    UN secretary general António Guterres highlighted that AI design, development and use requires guardrails to ensure everyone benefits

    Source

    “As recently highlighted by UN secretary general António Guterres, the design, development and use of AI requires guardrails to ensure everyone benefits, especially marginalised communities (most of whom are still offline).”

    How Should Namibia Approach the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence
Tourism & Environment

Deputy commissioner: Nature offers solutions to climate change

The News

Namibia's deputy environmental commissioner Caroline Garus-Oas says protecting natural ecosystems such as forests, rivers, oceans and wetlands is critical in addressing climate change, noting that trees and algae absorb carbon dioxide and help maintain environmental balance. She also advocates for sustainable cities incorporating climate-smart buildings, solar energy and green spaces as nature-based solutions.

Why it matters

Deputy commissioner's emphasis on nature-based climate solutions aligns with Namibia's environmental priorities and broader sustainability goals.

5 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 5 June

  1. Deputy commissioner: Nature offers solutions to climate change

    Namibia's deputy environmental commissioner Caroline Garus-Oas says protecting natural ecosystems such as forests, rivers, oceans and wetlands is critical in addressing climate change, noting that trees and algae absorb carbon dioxide and help maintain environmental balance. She also advocates for sustainable cities incorporating climate-smart buildings, solar energy and green spaces as nature-based solutions.

    5 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Renewable energy now cheapest electricity source globally

    According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, utility-scale solar and onshore wind power now cost about US$40 per megawatt-hour globally in 2025, less than half the cost of new gas turbine plants at over US$100 per megawatt-hour, as renewable costs have fallen and fossil fuel prices have risen.

    12 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 30 April

  1. South Africa's xenophobic marches accelerate amid UN concern

    Anti-migrant marches led by activists Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma and Zandile Ndlovu are staging increasingly bold demonstrations across South African cities with little resistance from authorities. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the surge in threats and violence as South Africa faces pressure to intervene.

    30 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 27 April

  1. Mali's defence minister killed in suicide truck bombing

    Mali's defence minister Sadio Camara was killed in an apparent suicide truck bombing on his residence near Bamako as part of a wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists across the country. The attack, launched by militants affiliated with al-Qaeda, also killed at least three of Camara's family members, and the head of the military junta was moved to a safe location after his home was targeted.

    27 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Mali defence minister killed in suicide truck bombing

    Mali's defence minister Sadio Camara was killed in an apparent suicide truck bombing on his residence near Bamako, part of a wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists across the country. The attack, claimed by al-Qaeda-affiliated militants, also killed at least three of Camara's family members.

    27 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 8 March

  1. UN calls for action on women's legal rights inequality

    UN Secretary General António Guterres stated on International Women's Day that women worldwide hold only 64% of the legal rights enjoyed by men, with many countries preventing women from owning property, seeking divorce, or working without spousal permission. He called for a united global effort to address persistent legal discrimination and defend women's progress.

    8 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 7 March

  1. Macky Sall becomes Africa's UN secretary general candidate

    Former Senegalese president Macky Sall has been nominated as Africa's candidate for the UN secretary general position, which will become vacant on 1 January 2027 when António Guterres's term ends. He is competing against former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet and Argentinian diplomat Rafael Grossi.

    7 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 3 March

  1. Namibia advises citizens in Middle East conflict zone

    Tension is escalating in the Middle East following military exchanges between the US, Israel, and Iran. The Namibian Embassy in Egypt has assured citizens in the region that their safety is a priority and advised them to exercise caution, avoid high-risk areas, and follow local authorities' instructions.

    3 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 24 February

  1. UN chief warns global powers eroding rule of law

    UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the UN Human Rights Council that human rights are under "full-scale attack" as powerful nations prioritize force over international law, citing Russia's war in Ukraine and Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories as examples. He stressed that this assault is "happening in plain sight" and often led by those with the greatest power.

    24 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 5 February

  1. UN secretary general warns of imminent financial collapse

    António Guterres has warned that the UN faces an "imminent financial collapse" due to member states not paying their assessed contributions, with money potentially running out by July. The crisis has been deepened by the United States refusing to pay its contributions and withdrawing from UN agencies, forcing the organisation to return funds it has not received and cutting humanitarian programmes worldwide.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 28 January

  1. Namibia faces choice between multilateralism and unilateral alignments

    An opinion piece argues that Namibia must openly debate and declare its foreign policy position amid global tensions, cautioning that the country's current alignment with Russia and China—despite rhetoric of non-alignment—could jeopardize trade benefits and put it at odds with multilateral principles that facilitated its independence. The author contrasts Namibia's closed policy discussions with South Africa's public commitment to strengthening the UN-based multilateral order.

    28 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 20 January

  1. UN chief warns US dismisses multilateralism and international law

    UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the BBC that the United States acts with impunity and believes its power matters more than international law, viewing multilateral solutions as irrelevant. Guterres warned that the UN's founding principles, including member state equality, are under threat, and called for reform of the Security Council to regain legitimacy and limit veto powers that he says are used to block global efforts.

    20 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 13 January

  1. Security forces kill hundreds in Iran anti-government protests

    Eyewitnesses in Iran describe security forces and paramilitary units opening fire with live ammunition on unarmed protesters, with credible accounts suggesting dozens to hundreds killed across multiple cities. Iran has cut internet access and barred international media from reporting freely, making independent verification difficult, though human rights groups estimate at least 648 deaths including minors.

    13 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 6 January

  1. Namibia condemns US military action against Venezuela, Maduro captured

    Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade, alongside political parties, condemned the United States' military strike against Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, citing violations of international law and national sovereignty. The government reaffirmed solidarity with Venezuela based on shared anti-colonial history, though some opposition figures questioned the framing while still opposing unilateral military intervention.

    6 January 2026 · New Era →

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