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Order a long-term news report on Sudan
Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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New Era
… The envoys from Nigeria, Germany, Türkiye, Sudan, Philippines, Panama, Mali, Greece and Pakistan said their priorities include strengthening trade and investment, agriculture, technical assistance, education and training, maritime cooperation, tourism, ICT and business-to-busines …
Nine envoys set out plans to deepen ties with NamibiaThe Namibian
… They also qualified for the African Nations Championship (Chan) tournament for local-based players in Kenya, where they lost 2-0 to Nigeria, but held both Senegal and Sudan to 1-1 draws. …
Namibia face tricky encounter against CongoWindhoek Observer
… Her call came alongside an expression of solidarity with countries and peoples affected by conflict, including Sudan and the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where ongoing instability continues to pose serious humanitarian and security challenges. …
Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for woman UN Secretary-GeneralNew Era
… He said the continent faces persistent crises from Sudan and eastern DRC to Somalia and the Sahel and argued that “prevention remains our Achilles heel”. …
Africa must fund its peace – NNNInformanté
… Youssouf pointed to crises in Sudan and the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as conflicts and security challenges in Somalia, the Sahel, Libya, northern Mozambique and Madagascar. …
Nandi-Ndaitwah joins AU summit on conflict prevention and resolutionThe Namibian
… The alliance’s leadership includes Senegal’s Mahamadou Faye as first deputy president, Morocco’s Adel Nabil as second deputy president, Liberia’s Eddie Jarwolo as secretary general, Sudan’s Adil Aati as deputy secretary general, and Guinea’s Kader Makanera as acting treasurer. …
Kauandenge’s new Asoli party joins continental political allianceThe Namibian
… Rising food and fuel prices have hit countries like Angola, Kenya and Sudan, where the war has further exacerbated existing hardships and pushed vulnerable populations deeper into poverty. …
How The Middle East Crisis And Us Foreign Policy Are Strangling The Namibian EconomyInformanté
Staff Reporter THE Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has called for an immediate end to the conflict in Sudan and recommended the convening of an extraordinary session dedicated to developing a roadmap for a peaceful resolution of the crisis, as concerns grow over the conflict’s secur …
African lawmakers call for roadmap to end Sudan conflictNew Era
Namibia has taken a leading role in Africa’s search for peace in Sudan after tabling a roadmap at the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) calling for an immediate ceasefire, a parliamentary fact-finding mission and stronger action against foreign interference fuelling the conflict. …
Namibia tables roadmap to end Sudan warInformanté
Staff Reporter PHILLIPUS Wido Katamelo, Chairperson of the Pan-African Parliament Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution, has called for coordinated African-led efforts to address the ongoing security crisis in Sudan, warning that the conflict’s …
Phillipus Katamelo calls for united African action to address Sudan crisisNine ambassadors and high commissioners from Nigeria, Germany, Türkiye, Sudan, Philippines, Panama, Mali, Greece and Pakistan presented their credentials to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and outlined priorities including trade, investment, agriculture, education, maritime cooperation and tourism.
8 October 2026 · New Era →
Nine ambassadors and high commissioners from Nigeria, Germany, Türkiye, Sudan, Philippines, Panama, Mali, Greece and Pakistan presented their credentials to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and outlined priorities including trade, investment, agriculture, education, maritime cooperation and tourism.
8 October 2026 · New Era →
The Brave Warriors begin their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying campaign against the Republic of Congo in Gaborone, with both sides ranked closely (Namibia 121st, Congo 134th). Namibia is hampered by late withdrawals due to injuries and administrative issues, and must again play their home match outside the country due to lack of CAF-approved stadiums.
24 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the 81st UN General Assembly and called for a woman to be elected as the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, placing gender equality and women's leadership at the centre of her address. She also expressed solidarity with conflict-affected countries including Sudan and the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, and reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.
24 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 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 →
The Asoli Progressive Party has joined the African Democratic Alliance for Freedom and Progress, a continental political alliance founded in February with 46 members from 24 African countries. Party president Josef Kauandenge said the membership will allow Asoli to participate in continental activities and learn from established political parties.
30 August 2026 · The Namibian →
According to The Namibian, escalating conflict between the US and Iran has sent global energy prices soaring and disrupted maritime chokepoints critical to petroleum supply in southern Africa, causing measurable increases in fuel, food, and transport costs that are eroding household incomes across Namibia.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Pan-African Parliament has called for an immediate end to the conflict in Sudan and recommended an extraordinary session to develop a roadmap for peaceful resolution, with Namibia's Head of Delegation to the parliament presenting a report that examined the security crisis and humanitarian impact of the conflict.
29 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has tabled a roadmap at the Pan-African Parliament calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan, a parliamentary fact-finding mission, and action against foreign interference fuelling the conflict. The recommendations include convening a special PAP session on Sudan, rejecting the parallel government established by the Rapid Support Forces, and condemning external actors prolonging the crisis.
29 July 2026 · New Era →
Phillipus Katamelo, Chairperson of the Pan-African Parliament Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution, has called for coordinated African-led efforts to address Sudan's security crisis, warning that its humanitarian consequences and human rights violations cannot be ignored. Joint committees deliberated on the security situation, its humanitarian impact, and the human rights situation in Sudan.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →
The long-standing Orange River boundary dispute between Namibia and South Africa remains unresolved despite renewed commitments and bilateral engagement. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed hope the issue will be resolved urgently to provide legal certainty for future generations at the closing of the Fourth Session of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Pretoria.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
A Sudanese court has sentenced the leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and 15 other senior RSF members to death in absentia for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide over atrocities committed in the West Darfur region, including the killing of the state governor and attacks on civilians and schools.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian international Peter Shalulile has parted ways with Mamelodi Sundowns after his contract expired on 30 June, ending a six-year spell at the South African club. The 32-year-old striker leaves as one of the club's greatest forwards, having won multiple Premiership titles and domestic trophies since arriving from Highlands Park in 2020.
2 July 2026 · New Era →
Africa Day is celebrated annually on 25 May to commemorate the 1963 founding of the Organisation of African Unity, now the African Union, marking the continent's progress and cultural heritage. The article questions whether the celebration holds meaning for ordinary Africans, noting that while the AU envisions an integrated, prosperous and peaceful continent, many Africans regard the day as merely another public holiday marked by political speeches.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Home Affairs says Angolan nationals, including children on Namibian streets, do not qualify for refugee status under Namibian law and international conventions, as they left Angola seeking socio-economic opportunities rather than fleeing persecution.
19 May 2026 · New Era →
Former Namibian editor Gwen Lister has urged the government to urgently operationalise Namibia's Access to Information Act, signed in 2022 but not yet in effect, warning that delays are exposing journalists to growing legal and digital harassment amid increasing global threats against the media.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
American business advisory company Andersen Global has launched in Namibia following a merger with Windhoek Taxation and Advisory to form Andersen Namibia. The firm, one of the world's largest independent tax and advisory organisations with over 16,000 professionals across 170 countries, will provide integrated tax, advisory, accounting, and consulting services to businesses and institutions in Namibia and the Southern African Development Community region.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The UN aid chief reported that nearly 700 civilians were killed in drone strikes in Sudan in the first three months of 2024, as the three-year civil war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces has created what the UN calls the world's largest humanitarian crisis, with over 11 million displaced and nearly 34 million people requiring humanitarian support.
15 April 2026 · New Era →
A Yale University research lab's analysis of satellite imagery and open-source data shows that an Ethiopian military base near the Sudanese border is providing support to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which has been at war with Sudan's army since April 2023. The researchers identified repeated deliveries of light pickup trucks and heavy weapons to the base that were later observed in RSF operations in Sudan's Blue Nile state, contradicting Ethiopia's denials of involvement in the conflict.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
A drone strike on the paramilitary-controlled town of Kutum in Sudan's North Darfur state has killed 12 civilians, including six children, according to medical sources and local activists. The strike comes amid intensified drone attacks by Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which have been at war since April 2023.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibia is repositioning its foreign policy to compete in a world where economic strength defines global standing, with 69.5% of the International Relations and Trade Ministry's N$1.37 billion budget allocated to foreign missions. Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi warned of emerging "electro state nations" and called for diplomatic missions to act as economic engines protecting national interests amid global instability and competition over critical minerals and technology.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
Doctors Without Borders reports that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and allied militias are systematically using sexual violence against civilians in Darfur as a means of control and war weapon. Between January 2024 and November 2025, MSF facilities treated at least 3,396 survivors of sexual violence, 97% of them women and girls, though the organisation warns this figure represents only a fraction of the true scale of atrocities.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
In Sudan's Kordofan region, caught in intense fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, civilians report near-daily drone strikes that have killed hundreds and spread fear, with both sides deploying cheap "kamikaze" drones and advanced strategic weapons supplied by foreign backers. The strikes on markets, hospitals, and homes have driven traders away, caused food shortages, and disrupted aid access in areas already threatened by famine.
31 March 2026 · New Era →
A new Médecins Sans Frontières report based on 3,396 victims treated across Darfur documents rape and sexual assault as a persistent and defining feature of Sudan's civil war, with non-Arab communities systematically targeted and attacks continuing even in areas away from active conflict.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
At a State House ceremony, Namibia's Head of State Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the nation's 36th Independence Day, reflecting on the country's sovereignty and the international solidarity that enabled its liberation. She reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to inclusive development, democratic governance, and peaceful coexistence while expressing gratitude to nations and movements that supported the independence struggle.
24 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Fighting between government forces and rivals loyal to suspended First Vice-President Riek Machar has displaced over 280,000 people in South Sudan's Jonglei state, prompting UN warnings of a return to full-blown civil war. Civilians are bearing the brunt of indiscriminate attacks including aerial bombardments and killings, with the region already facing severe hunger affecting 60% of Jonglei's two million people.
17 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The UK Home Office will stop issuing study visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, citing widespread visa abuse and high rates of asylum claims filed after students arrived on legitimate visas. The measure takes effect this month as part of the government's effort to control immigration, with figures showing that about 95% of Afghans who arrived on study visas subsequently applied for asylum since 2021.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Ethiopia's Media Authority revoked the licence of independent online outlet Addis Standard on 24 February, citing violations of media ethics and endangerment of national interests. The action is part of a broader crackdown on press freedom ahead of legislative elections in June, with journalists from Reuters, Deutsche Welle, and BBC also having credentials denied or not renewed in recent months.
26 February 2026 · New Era →
Sudan's civil war has intensified in the gold and oil-rich Kordofan region, with near-daily drone attacks killing civilians and shaping the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Both sides are accused of strikes on civilian infrastructure, and the fighting threatens to widen into a regional conflict as fighting spreads to the Blue Nile region.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Chad shut its eastern border with Sudan "until further notice" as a security measure after fighting in the border town of al-Tina killed at least eight people, with authorities citing repeated incursions by Sudanese armed groups and the spread of Sudan's civil war toward Chadian territory. The closure affects nearly a million Sudanese refugees already in Chad and humanitarian access to Sudan, though exemptions for humanitarian reasons may be granted.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →