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UN Security Council

Also known as: UNSC

International body whose General Assembly and Security Council are subjects of reform calls and resolutions in recent Namibian coverage.

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May 2024
14 MayThe Namibian
UN Security Council issued Resolution 435 calling for withdrawal of South African forces and transfer of power
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“Ultimately, Shoombe and his colleagues were released from custody following the implementation of the United Nations Security Council's Resolution 435, which called for the withdrawal of South African forces from Namibia and the transfer of power to the people of Namibia.”
Elikana Shoombe:Remembering a Fearless Plan Fighter
October 2023
15 OctThe Namibian
The UN Security Council has ignored calls by African countries for reform for nearly 20 years
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“For nearly 20 years, calls by African countries for the UN Security Council (UNSC) to be reformed have been ignored.”
Making Multilateralism Work for Young Africans: A Pan-African Vision
September 2023
11 SeptThe Namibian
The United Nations Security Council has placed Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant under counter-terrorism sanctions
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“The United Nations Security Council has placed the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, also known as Da'esh, under counter-terrorism sanctions.”
Empty terrorism charges ‘defective’, lawyer says
May 2023
25 MayThe Namibian
UN Security Council adopted Resolution 435 in 1978
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“Steadily rising in his country's diplomatic service, Eksteen became South Africa's ambassador to the United Nations in New York in 1977 and was in that post when the UN Security Council adopted its Resolution 435 in 1978 – a key event that put in place the international plan eventually implemented, more than a decade later, to achieve Namibia's independence.”
Diplomat’s memoir an account of transitions
November 2022
1 NovThe Namibian
The UN Security Council is limited to five permanent members with veto powers
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“One is the UN Security Council, which is limited to five permanent members (P5) – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.”
Democratising the United Nations

Politics

President appoints Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati as Swiss ambassador

The News

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commissioned Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati as Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva. The President noted Switzerland's historical role in Namibia's independence journey and highlighted opportunities for continued cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, education, research and innovation.

2 October 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 2 October

President appoints Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati as Swiss ambassador
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commissioned Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati as Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva. The President noted Switzerland's historical role in Namibia's independence journey and highlighted opportunities for continued cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, education, research and innovation.
2 October 2026 · Informanté →
President commissions ambassador to Switzerland and UN Geneva
President Nandi-Ndaitwah commissioned Ms Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati as Ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the UN Office at Geneva, charging her to advance and protect Namibia's national interests.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 28 September

World leaders call for female UN secretary general at General Assembly
Several world leaders, including President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia, have called for a woman to become the next secretary general of the United Nations, noting that no woman has held the position since the organisation's establishment in 1945. Estonia, Dominican Republic, and Botswana were among those echoing the call during the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
28 September 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 27 September

Namibia president calls for woman UN secretary general
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 →

Thursday 24 September

Africa takes ownership of UN Pact for the Future implementation
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 →
Namibia's president calls for woman UN Secretary-General
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 →

Monday 21 September

Namibia pushes for development-focused UN reform
Namibia's International Relations and Trade Minister told the 81st UN General Assembly session that the global body must prioritise socio-economic development for developing countries alongside peace and security, and pursue reforms to strengthen the General Assembly and reform the Security Council to give the Global South greater voice in multilateral decisions.
21 September 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 8 April

Iran-US tensions escalate as Trump deadline expires on strait
As a US deadline looms for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, new strikes rocked Tehran with both sides rejecting an international ceasefire proposal. President Trump has warned of "complete demolition" of Iranian infrastructure if the deadline is not met, while Iran's military dismissed his threats and Iranian officials reject demands to end their control of the strategic chokepoint.
8 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 1 April

Israel plans permanent control of southern Lebanon buffer zone
Israel's defence minister announced that after the war with Hezbollah ends, Israel will maintain military control over a swath of southern Lebanon extending to the Litani River, and will demolish houses in border villages. Lebanon's government and international critics including the UN, Canada, and European nations have condemned the plan as an illegal occupation and collective punishment.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 26 March

UN recognizes African enslavement as gravest crime against humanity
The United Nations General Assembly voted 123-3 to declare the enslavement of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity", urging member states to consider apologizing and contributing to a reparations fund. The UK, US, and other nations opposed or abstained, citing concerns about legal precedent and the responsibility of modern institutions for historical wrongs.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 March

Swapo condemns US-Israeli strikes, Namibia expresses grave concern
Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa met with Iran's ambassador to Namibia and condemned the US-backed Israeli military operation against Iran. Namibia's government also issued a statement expressing grave concern about the escalation in the Middle East, citing risks to international peace and security.
5 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 23 February

Geopolitics complicates Namibia's pursuit of genocide reparations from Germany
An opinion piece argues that geopolitical tensions—including Germany's support for Israel and Namibia's backing of Palestinian statehood—have hindered negotiations for reparations over the 1904–1908 genocide of Ovaherero and Nama. The author calls for Namibia to strengthen its negotiating position by unifying internally, centering victim communities' voices, and demanding legal recognition and direct reparations.
23 February 2026 · New Era →

Friday 13 February

President attends AU summit on water security in Ethiopia
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will attend the 39th African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa on 14–15 February 2026, where leaders will discuss peace, security, Agenda 2063, and launch the AU's 2026 Theme on water security and sanitation. Namibia is also pursuing bilateral engagements with regional and international partners to advance development and investment priorities.
13 February 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 12 February

President Nandi-Ndaitwah attends 39th African Union summit
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will attend the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in Addis Ababa on 14–15 February, where she will focus on peace and security, Agenda 2063 progress, UN Security Council reform, and sustainable water and sanitation systems for 2030. She will also participate in a high-level discussion with Africa's female presidents and hold bilateral meetings with continental and regional leaders to advance Namibia's economic diplomacy and climate finance priorities.
12 February 2026 · New Era →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah to attend African Union summit in Addis Ababa
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will attend the 39th African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government on 14–15 February in Addis Ababa, where leaders will discuss peace and security, institutional reforms, and the 2026 AU theme on water availability and sanitation. Namibia has arranged bilateral engagements with heads of state and development partners to advance development, trade, and investment priorities.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 29 January

UN Security Council votes to end Yemen Hodeida mission
The UN Security Council voted on Tuesday to terminate UNMHA, a mission that enforced a ceasefire in Yemen's port city of Hodeida, with the mandate ending by 31 March after six years. The US cited Houthi obstructionism as the reason, while Denmark noted that the Houthis' arbitrary detention of UN personnel had narrowed the operating environment, though the mission had previously served as a stabilising presence in the conflict between the Iran-backed Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition-backed government.
29 January 2026 · New Era →

Friday 23 January

Trump revokes Canada's invitation to 'Board of Peace'
US President Donald Trump withdrew an invitation for Canada to join his newly established 'Board of Peace' international organization, following tensions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney over economic coercion and global power dynamics. Canada had indicated willingness to join but declined to pay a proposed $1 billion membership fee for permanent members.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 20 January

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 →

Monday 12 January

US military intervention in Venezuela violates UN Charter, opinion argues
An opinion piece by a retired major general argues that a large-scale US military strike against Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro violates Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which prohibits the threat or use of force against another state's territorial integrity without UN Security Council authorization or self-defence justification. The author contends that while sitting heads of state enjoy immunity from foreign jurisdiction under international law, the US can still prosecute Maduro under domestic law via the Ker-Frisbie Doctrine if he is brought to American soil.
12 January 2026 · New Era →
Opinion: Trump's Venezuela intervention violates international law
A social justice scholar argues that the US bombing and kidnapping of Venezuelan President Maduro breaches the UN Charter and sets a dangerous precedent for sovereign nations, particularly in the global South. He contends the military action was justified by false pretexts about drug trafficking when the real motive is access to Venezuela's oil reserves, and warns that Namibia faces similar risks given its recent oil discoveries.
12 January 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 6 January

Maduro captured in US military operation on Venezuela
Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro faced his first US court appearance days after being seized in a shock US military operation in Caracas. Trump said the US "needs total access" to Venezuela's oil, while interim leader Delcy Rodriguez offered to cooperate with Washington, though some opposition figures said the move fell short without political prisoner releases and recognition of the 2024 election results.
6 January 2026 · New Era →

Monday 5 January

Namibia condemns reported US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro
Namibia's Ministry of International Relations and Trade expressed shock at the reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by US authorities on 3 January 2026, calling it a violation of Venezuela's sovereignty and international law. The ministry reaffirmed solidarity with Venezuela and called on the international community to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy, supporting a UN Security Council session to address the situation.
5 January 2026 · Informanté →