United Nations Security Council

2024-01-132026-07-28

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July 2026
11 JulInformanté
Namibia and China pledged to work together to promote reforms of the United Nations Security Council
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“At the global level, Namibia and China pledged to work together to promote reforms of international governance institutions, including the United Nations Security Council, while advocating for greater representation of developing countries, particularly Africa.”
Namibia, China elevate ties to shared future
7 JulThe Namibian
United Nations Security Council had sanctions lists that institutions were required to screen clients against
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“Other shortcomings included inadequate monitoring systems and failing to screen clients against the United Nations Security Council sanctions lists.”
Money-laundering watchdog sanctions 342 offenders
June 2026
11 JunThe Namibian
United Nations Security Council elected Portugal for 2027 to 2028
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“Josob congratulated Portugal on two achievements: its election to the United Nations Security Council for 2027 to 2028, and the performance of its national football team.”
Namibia-Portugal relationship yet to grow, says Ashipala-Musavyi
May 2026
14 MayInformanté
United Nations Security Council is called for reform of by Namibia, seeking permanent African representation permanent African representation and a more inclusive global governance system
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“NAMIBIA has reiterated its support for the reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), calling for permanent African representation and a more inclusive global governance system during a high-level ministerial meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya.”
Namibia renews call for UN Security Council reform at Nairobi summit

World & Region

Namibia and China deepen military cooperation and training

The News

Namibia and China have reaffirmed their defence partnership and pledged to deepen military cooperation, capacity building and strategic collaboration, according to remarks made by the Chinese Defence Attaché during celebrations of the 99th anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army in Windhoek. The commitment follows President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's recent State visit to China, where both countries agreed to elevate ties to a China-Namibia community with a shared future.

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Namibia and China deepen military cooperation and training
Namibia and China have reaffirmed their defence partnership and pledged to deepen military cooperation, capacity building and strategic collaboration, according to remarks made by the Chinese Defence Attaché during celebrations of the 99th anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army in Windhoek. The commitment follows President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's recent State visit to China, where both countries agreed to elevate ties to a China-Namibia community with a shared future.
20 hours ago · New Era →

Friday 17 July

Terrorism accused Hangula opposes closed-door FBI testimony
Jona Hangula, accused under Namibia's Prevention and Combating of Terrorist and Proliferation Activities Act, has asked the High Court to reject the State's application for closed-door testimony from an alleged FBI agent, arguing it would breach his right to a fair trial. He proposes the witness testify remotely via Zoom or Teams in open court, with his family, friends, church members, and full legal team permitted to attend.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Hangula opposes closed-door FBI testimony in terrorism trial
Terrorism-accused Jona Hangula has filed a motion opposing the prosecution's request to hear FBI agent testimony behind closed doors, arguing the proceedings should remain open to safeguard his constitutional right to a fair trial. Hangula proposes the witness testify remotely without video and requests that his family, friends, and entire legal team be allowed to attend.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 11 July

Namibia and China elevate bilateral ties to shared future partnership
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah concluded a week-long state visit to China, with both nations agreeing to elevate bilateral relations to a "Namibia–China Community with a Shared Future for the New Era" and expanding cooperation across trade, investment, industrialisation, infrastructure, security and people-to-people exchanges.
11 July 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 7 July

Financial Intelligence Centre sanctions 342 offenders for compliance failures
The Financial Intelligence Centre issued 342 administrative sanctions and N$19.91 million in penalties following a 1,300% surge in anti-money laundering compliance failures, up from 25 sanctions the previous year. Institutions including banks, legal practitioners, property agents, and casinos were penalised for failures such as inadequate due diligence on high-risk clients, failure to identify beneficial owners, and failure to report suspicious transactions.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 11 June

Namibia-Portugal trade and investment ties have room to grow
Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi said Namibia's relationship with Portugal still has significant potential for expansion, particularly in trade and investment, though the countries have developed cultural and trading ties. She noted that while trade volumes are improving, they have not yet matched the scale of ambition or depth of friendship between the two nations.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 14 May

Namibia reiterates call for UN Security Council reform
Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade joined more than 40 African foreign ministers in Nairobi to reaffirm support for UN Security Council reform, including permanent African representation and abolition of the veto power. The minister described Africa's exclusion from permanent membership as a historical injustice.
14 May 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 13 May

Namibia pushes for permanent UN Security Council seats for Africa
Namibia's trade and international relations minister, attending a ministerial meeting in Nairobi, reaffirmed Africa's demand for two permanent seats on the UN Security Council, together with additional non-permanent seats, as part of the Committee of Ten's push for UN system reform.
13 May 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 12 February

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 →