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24 April 2026
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John Giordano

Also known as: Ambassador Giordano · U.S. Ambassador John Giordano · Ambassador · Giordano · US ambassador · US ambassador to Namibia · John Giodarno · US ambassador Giordano · U.S. ambassador · Ambassador John Giordano · United States Ambassador to Namibia John Giordano · U.S. Ambassador to Namibia · US ambassador John Giordano · Magaly Henríquez González · González

U.S. Ambassador to Namibia promoting energy and minerals partnerships, wildlife trafficking enforcement, and cross-border law enforcement cooperation.

Tourism & Environment

U.S. Ambassador convenes wildlife trafficking task force in Windhoek

The News

U.S. Ambassador John Giordano brought together Namibian conservation leaders and U.S. officials at a roundtable to strengthen cooperation against wildlife trafficking, focusing on enforcement, prosecution, and regional coordination. The United States has provided more than $8.7 million since 2016 to support Namibia's counter-trafficking efforts, which have yielded increased convictions and reduced poaching rates.

6 March 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 6 March

  1. U.S. Ambassador convenes wildlife trafficking task force in Windhoek

    U.S. Ambassador John Giordano brought together Namibian conservation leaders and U.S. officials at a roundtable to strengthen cooperation against wildlife trafficking, focusing on enforcement, prosecution, and regional coordination. The United States has provided more than $8.7 million since 2016 to support Namibia's counter-trafficking efforts, which have yielded increased convictions and reduced poaching rates.

    6 March 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. US embassy discusses wildlife trafficking with Namibian conservation leaders

    US Ambassador John Giordano hosted a meeting in Windhoek on 24 February with Namibian conservation leaders and US officials to discuss progress in arrests, convictions, and investigative capacity in combatting wildlife crimes. The US has spent N$142 million on anti-wildlife trafficking efforts in Namibia, including funding the Blue Rhino Task Team and establishing a Wood Identification and Screening Center.

    4 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 28 February

  1. Namibia honours Reverend Jesse Jackson's apartheid era support

    Namibia held a memorial service honouring Reverend Jesse Jackson for his support of the country's independence struggle and opposition to apartheid, raising his voice at the United Nations and providing platforms for Namibian leaders to mobilise global support.

    28 February 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 24 February

  1. U.S. Ambassador urges stronger cross-border law enforcement cooperation

    U.S. Ambassador John Giordano stressed the importance of international law enforcement cooperation in combating transnational crime and money laundering at a UNODC workshop in Windhoek. The three-day workshop brings together Namibian and international stakeholders to develop practical guidelines on mutual legal assistance and improve cross-border law enforcement coordination.

    24 February 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 19 February

  1. US Ambassador leads diplomatic push for Namibia's energy and critical minerals

    United States Ambassador John Giordano completed a 10-day mission across Namibia, Washington and Cape Town to mobilise American capital and technology into Namibia's oil, gas and mining industries, framing critical minerals as essential to US energy security in the "AI era". The diplomatic push aims to position US firms to compete in Namibia's offshore energy, uranium and critical minerals sectors while deepening strategic energy partnerships.

    19 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. U.S. energy officials discuss oil, gas cooperation with Namibia

    Senior U.S. energy officials, including a Department of Energy envoy and a critical minerals advisor, met with Namibian petroleum industry leaders and U.S. energy services companies in Windhoek and Walvis Bay to discuss investment, infrastructure, and strengthened bilateral cooperation in Namibia's emerging oil and gas sector and energy security.

    19 February 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 18 February

  1. US ambassador highlights American companies' job creation in Namibia

    US Ambassador John Giordano says American companies create jobs and contribute to economic growth in Namibia. During a visit to Baker Hughes at Walvis Bay, he spoke with leaders from US energy and oil-gas firms about opportunities in Namibia's emerging sector and strengthening bilateral partnership.

    18 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 February

  1. US energy officials tour Baker Hughes facility at Walvis Bay

    A US government delegation led by Ambassador John Giordano visited Baker Hughes' integrated facility at Walvis Bay Port to observe Namibia's energy sector development. The company operates major infrastructure including liquid mud and cement facilities that support offshore operations and local employment and training initiatives.

    17 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. Namibia seeks value-added trade with US, rejects raw mineral exports

    With heightened US interest in Namibia's uranium, lithium, and oil resources, Namibian trade officials say they will promote mineral beneficiation, downstream processing, and manufacturing partnerships rather than exporting raw materials alone. The government aims to position Namibia as a stable investment partner and regional logistics hub, with US ambassador visiting the Erongo region to assess energy opportunities including the Orange Basin and Port of Walvis Bay.

    17 February 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 15 February

  1. U.S. Ambassador explores energy investment opportunities in Walvis Bay

    U.S. Ambassador John Giordano and officials from the Department of Energy toured Walvis Bay to assess Namibia's energy sector and explore opportunities for American investment, expertise, and technology, with a focus on job creation and economic growth in both countries.

    15 February 2026 · Informanté →

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