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.
The US ambassador to Namibia said Walvis Bay port could become a major gateway for energy and trade in southern Africa, strengthening secure supply chains and reducing dependence on fragile routes. American companies and organizations are ready to support the port's expansion with expertise in port safety and engineering.
14 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The US ambassador to Namibia said Walvis Bay port could become a major gateway for energy and trade in southern Africa, strengthening secure supply chains and reducing dependence on fragile routes. American companies and organizations are ready to support the port's expansion with expertise in port safety and engineering.
14 February 2026 · The Namibian →
US Ambassador John Giordano held talks with Namibian officials on expanding the US–Namibia partnership in critical minerals, citing Namibia as a regional leader in sound mining policy and responsible governance. The discussions focused on bringing American technical expertise, innovation and investment to support job creation, industrial development and energy security in the mining sector.
12 February 2026 · Informanté →
Lawmakers have urged the government to negotiate stronger, value-driven deals as the US seeks to position Namibia as a strategic partner for uranium and offshore oil and gas resources. Parliamentarians stress that Namibia must prioritize national interests and negotiate from strength, with some citing Venezuela's institutional collapse as a cautionary lesson.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The United States has appointed Ambassador John Giordano to Namibia to deepen cooperation on energy security, critical minerals, infrastructure investment and supply chains. U.S. officials say Namibia's role as the world's third-largest uranium producer, an emerging offshore oil and gas frontier, and stable investment destination positions it as a key strategic partner in Southern Africa.
8 February 2026 · Informanté →
Venezuela's ambassador to Namibia has urged the country to learn from Venezuela's political crisis and develop mechanisms to protect its emerging oil and gas sector, cautioning that traditional international law and respect for sovereignty cannot be relied upon. The warning comes as Namibia positions itself as a key oil and gas frontier following major offshore discoveries in the Orange Basin.
5 February 2026 · New Era →
The National Youth Council met with Venezuela's ambassador to solidify bilateral relations, with focus on youth development programmes, education, skills training, and cultural exchange. Venezuela announced nine scholarships in petroleum and 50 additional scholarships in agriculture, science, engineering, and medicine for Namibian youth.
5 February 2026 · New Era →
The National Youth Council's interim executive chairperson and Venezuela's ambassador to Namibia met to strengthen diplomatic ties and establish youth development programmes, with plans to expand cooperation in education, skills development, and cultural exchange.
4 February 2026 · New Era →
The United States and Namibia held a three-day National Counterproliferation Finance Legal Frameworks Training in Windhoek to strengthen Namibia's laws and systems against illegal financial activities linked to weapons proliferation. US Ambassador John Giordano said the training helps detect suspicious financial flows used to fund nuclear and missile programmes, and builds on workshops held in 2022 and 2024.
27 January 2026 · New Era →
U.S. Ambassador John Giordano opened a three-day National Counterproliferation Finance Legal Frameworks Training workshop in Windhoek, organized by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Arms Control and Non-proliferation in collaboration with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The initiative aims to strengthen Namibia's legal frameworks and operational capacity to address proliferation finance risks and improve coordination among stakeholders.
25 January 2026 · Informanté →