Monday, 7 September 2026

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United Nations

Also known as: United Nations (UN) General Assembly · United Nations General Assembly · the United Nations · United Nations General Assembly Transatlantic Slave Trade resolution · UNGA

United Nations — international organization whose resolutions, principles, and mechanisms are referenced across Namibian coverage of reparations, map representation, judicial well-being, and leadership succession.

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What’s been said

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October 2024
14 OctThe Namibian
A United Nations agency stated Namibia's unemployment rate stood at 34% and youth unemployment at 48%
Source
“Last year, a United Nations agency stated that Namibia's unemployment rate stood at 34% and the youth unemployment rate at 48%.”
LPM calls for 71% youth leadership and 50% state-owned mining
March 2024
18 MarThe Namibian
The United Nations is warning more than 1 million people are on the brink of famine
Source
“The United Nations is warning more than 1 million people are on the brink of famine.”
Could Haiti be on the brink of collapse? | Inside Story
January 2024
13 JanThe Namibian
United Nations adopted the 1948 Genocide Convention as a response to the holocaust
Source
“The Genocide Convention was one of the most significant responses by the then fledgling United Nations to the holocaust.”
What Does South Africa Taking Israel to Court for Genocide Mean for the War In Gaza?
September 2023
3 SeptThe Namibian
The United Nations organisation reports 41% of boys and 33% of girls in Namibia experience physical, sexual, or emotional violence before age 18
Source
“The United Nations organisation Together for Girls reports that in Namibia, 41% of boys and 33% of girls experience physical, sexual, or emotional violence before they turn 18.”
Suffer The Children
November 2022
18 NovThe Namibian
The United Nations has marked the International Day Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of Crime of Genocide since 2015
Source
“The United Nations has marked the International Day Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of This Crime, often referred to as Genocide Prevention Day, since 2015.”
The Importance of UN Genocide Prevention Day
18 NovThe Namibian
The UN adopted the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide
Source
“It was on this date that the UN adopted the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.”
The Importance of UN Genocide Prevention Day
1 NovThe Namibian
The United Nations was established in 1945 by 51 countries to maintain international peace and security
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“The UN was established in 1945 by 51 countries to maintain international peace and security.”
Democratising the United Nations
1 NovThe Namibian
The UN has been spectacularly absent in preventing and resolving Russia's invasion of Ukraine
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“The organisation has been spectacularly absent in both preventing and resolving Russia's invasion of Ukraine.”
Democratising the United Nations
August 2020
31 AugThe Namibian
United Nations states fashion industry contributes around 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions
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“According to the United Nations, the fashion industry, which includes the production and transportation of all the clothes we wear, contributes around 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions.”
Sustainable Fashion With Disney Andreas
June 2020
26 JunThe Namibian
United Nations selected for publication bobotie as the South African dish in their 1951 world cuisine recipe book
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“Bobotie was the South African dish selected for publication by the United Nations in their recipe book on world cuisine back in 1951.”
Iconic Bobotie

Politics

Namibian Police mark UN International Day of Police Cooperation

The News

Namibia's police will observe the UN's International Day of Police Cooperation on 7 September, highlighting the importance of cross-border collaboration in tackling crimes including online fraud, human trafficking, drug smuggling, and illicit firearms trafficking. Through its National Central Bureau-Interpol office, the force emphasizes practical results of international cooperation such as fugitive arrests, extraditions, and drug seizures.

10 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

Namibian Police mark UN International Day of Police Cooperation
Namibia's police will observe the UN's International Day of Police Cooperation on 7 September, highlighting the importance of cross-border collaboration in tackling crimes including online fraud, human trafficking, drug smuggling, and illicit firearms trafficking. Through its National Central Bureau-Interpol office, the force emphasizes practical results of international cooperation such as fugitive arrests, extraditions, and drug seizures.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →

Saturday 5 September

African Union welcomes UN resolution on accurate African map representation
The African Union has welcomed a UN General Assembly resolution calling for more accurate representation of Africa on world maps, arguing that the commonly used Mercator projection distorts Africa's actual size. The AU Commission chair called on international institutions, schools, publishers and digital platforms to adopt maps that provide more accurate representation of global land areas.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 1 September

Genocide reparations divisions are government-manufactured, analyst argues
An opinion piece argues that apparent divisions among Ovaherero and Nama genocide descendants over reparations are not real, but manufactured by the Namibian government to serve its own agenda; the author contends descendants and communities are united in seeking adequate and effective reparations as defined by UN principles.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 31 August

Nandi-Ndaitwah attends AU summit on conflict prevention
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 →

Friday 28 August

Namibia leads push for first female UN secretary-general
Namibia has taken a leading role in advocating for the election of the first-ever woman as the next secretary-general of the United Nations. International relations minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi made this stance known during a working visit to the Republic of Congo, noting that after 80 years the UN has never had a female secretary-general, though multiple women are contesting to succeed current secretary-general António Guterres, whose second and final term ends on 31 December 2026. Namibia, Brazil, Mexico, Antigua and Barbuda, and over 110 member states have expressed strong support for electing the first female UN secretary-general.
28 August 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 25 August

Chief justice prioritizes judicial officer health amid professional demands
Chief Justice Peter Shivute said professional demands on judicial officers must not come at the cost of their health, and emphasized a close relationship between judicial well-being and proper administration of justice. His remarks came at an event marking the UN-proclaimed International Day for Judicial Well-being on 25 July.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 24 August

Namibian men urged to speak openly about mental health crisis
Namibian men are being urged to speak more openly about mental illness and suicidal thoughts, as cultural expectations of silent endurance contribute to a national social crisis. According to the Ministry of Health and Social Services, 542 suicides were recorded in the 2023/24 financial year, with 449 being men—more than 82% of all reported suicide deaths.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Chief Justice calls for institutional support for judicial well-being
Chief Justice Peter Shivute has called for greater institutional responsibility for the well-being of judicial officers and support staff, warning that individual resilience cannot indefinitely compensate for heavy workloads, inadequate support and demanding working conditions. He stressed that judicial stress should not be stigmatised and that the well-being of judicial officers is closely linked to the proper administration of justice.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 18 August

UNGA visit opens investment talks, uranium project cancelled
Namibia's participation in the 2025 UN General Assembly generated several investment opportunities including a proposed Windhoek convention centre and energy and water projects, though a uranium-processing plant was eventually cancelled due to government approval delays. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's September visit to the United States included a major business component, with a business delegation of 35 delegates from 26 organisations representing sectors including renewable energy, agriculture, mining, and tourism.
18 August 2026 · New Era →

Monday 17 August

Ghana leads global push for slavery reparations from Western nations
Ghana has tabled a UN resolution recognising transatlantic slavery as "the greatest crime against humanity" and hosted a reparations summit in Accra in June with delegates from around 80 countries, asserting that compensation from nations and institutions that benefited from slavery is overdue. The UK and US have resisted the reparations demands, though Ghana has been designated by the African Union as "champion for reparatory justice."
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Trump says US will reduce military drills with South Korea
President Trump announced the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un and noting South Korea declined to join the US in the "denuclearisation" of Iran. Trump said the drills are costly and send an inappropriate signal, though Seoul said the scheduled exercises would proceed as planned.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 14 August

Namibian PM honours Castro, reaffirms Cuba solidarity
Prime Minister Tjitunga Ngurare, speaking at a colloquium marking Fidel Castro's centenary, delivered a statement from President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasizing Namibia's historical ties to Cuba and its recent support for ending the economic blockade, noting that Namibia was among 136 nations that called for the blockade's end.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President honours Fidel Castro's legacy and Namibia-Cuba solidarity
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a statement honouring the centenary of Fidel Castro's birth and his legacy of support for oppressed peoples and Africa's struggles, emphasizing Castro's role in shaping Namibia's history.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →
GIPF appoints Joanette Eises as communications practitioner
The Government Institutions Pension Fund has appointed Joanette Eises to the role of communications practitioner.
14 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Tuesday 11 August

Namibia vows not to distance itself from Cuba
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to Cuba during a commemoration in Havana, citing the country's support in Namibia's liberation struggle and rejecting international pressure to abandon the alliance. Ngurare called on the United Nations to compel the US to lift its economic embargo on Cuba, which he described as creating an inhuman humanitarian crisis.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Swapo veterans petition over two-month court case delay
A group of Swapo veterans under the Former Refugees Repatriation Association of Namibia petitioned the minister of justice and labour relations over an alleged two-month delay in a High Court case where they are suing Swapo for N$25 million, which has remained without a hearing date since June 6. The veterans, who have been camping at Swapo headquarters since October 2025 demanding N$21.6 million allegedly allocated by the United Nations for their reintegration, say the delay has caused frustration and uncertainty.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 2 August

Mariental adopts disaster risk reduction strategy through 2030
Mariental has launched a Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy and Action Plan (2026–2030), becoming the second municipality in Namibia after Windhoek to adopt such a dedicated strategy. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare described the southern town as a national leader in disaster preparedness and urged authorities across the country to support household preparedness, particularly in fire-prone areas.
2 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 27 July

China hails deepening military ties with Namibia
Following President Nandi-Ndaitwah's state visit to Beijing, Chinese defence attaché Li Shujun said military cooperation between China and Namibia has strengthened through practical cooperation, military exchanges and training, with the two countries' leaders reaching consensus on expanding bilateral relations. China's defence policy remains defensive and guided by principles of not seeking hegemony, Li said.
27 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Opinion: German-Namibian diplomacy irrelevant to genocide reparations
An opinion piece argues that bilateral relations between Namibia and Germany are inconsequential to reparations demands from descendants of genocide victims, contending that negotiations have excluded affected communities in South Africa and Botswana and remain a state-to-state matter rather than addressing descendants directly.
27 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 24 July

Namibia urged to pursue reparative justice for slavery, colonialism
An opinion piece argues that Namibia should not retreat from demands for true and fair restorative justice regarding the transatlantic slave trade, colonialism, and genocide. The author cites Namibia's commitment at the UN and through the Accra Next Steps Commitments to pursue compensation for people of African descent affected by these historical injustices.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 22 July

WHO warns of 300,000 annual drowning deaths globally
The World Health Organisation reports that more than 300,000 people die from drowning annually, with children and young people disproportionately affected. More than 90% of drowning deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, where people are exposed to water hazards through daily activities including collecting water, fishing, farming and travel.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 20 July

Namibia lags on sanitation target within Sustainable Development Goals
Namibia is falling behind on the sixth Sustainable Development Goal, which aims to ensure access to safe water and sanitation for all by 2030. According to the 2023 Population and Housing Census, about 40% of households lack adequate sanitation, with the situation worse in marginalised communities where nearly seven out of every ten households do not have a toilet.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 18 July

PM reiterates call for lifting US embargo on Cuba
Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has reiterated Namibia's call for the lifting of the United States embargo on Cuba, stating the Cuban people deserve to live in peace, harmony and with human dignity. He also reaffirmed Namibia's support for the self-determination of Palestinian and Western Saharan peoples.
18 July 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 15 July

Christine //Hoëbes appointed High Commissioner to Malaysia
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commissioned former Cabinet minister Christine //Hoëbes as Namibia's High Commissioner-Designate to Malaysia. The President urged her to strengthen bilateral ties and drive economic diplomacy that delivers tangible benefits for Namibians.
15 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 13 July

Pupils from six schools visit UN campus
About 140 primary school pupils from six schools visited the UN campus in Klein Windhoek for the annual UN4U and SDC Educational Outreach, participating in information sharing and cultural exchange.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa deports 53,000 foreign nationals in migration campaign
South Africa says more than 53,000 foreign nationals have been deported or repatriated in five weeks since launching a "migration management" campaign, mostly from Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, amid anti-immigration protests demanding tighter border controls.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 7 July

Keetmanshoop to host Namibia's 2026 International Youth Day
Namibia will hold the 2026 International Youth Day national commemorations in Keetmanshoop on 12 August 2026, with the theme "Youth Advancing Multilateral Cooperation through Technology and Partnerships." The annual UN-observed day recognises young people's contributions and addresses challenges including unemployment, education access, health and civic participation.
7 July 2026 · Informanté →
Ambassador Shaanika's appointment triggers diplomatic reshuffle
Jerobeam Kakeke Shaanika has been appointed executive director and accounting officer of the International Relations and Trade ministry, triggering a reshuffle of Namibia's diplomatic missions in Germany, Geneva, and Malaysia. Shaanika will return from his posting as ambassador to Germany, which he took up in November 2025.
7 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Sunday 5 July

African youth leaders discuss nuclear energy cooperation in Russia
Young leaders from Africa and other regions participated in discussions on nuclear energy cooperation, education and sustainable development at the Obninsk NEW'26 International Youth Forum in Russia, including a meeting with Rosatom Director General and members of the Impact Team 2050 International Youth Council.
5 July 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 3 July

Paulus Noa retires after 20 years as ACC director general
Paulus Noa, who established Namibia's Anti-Corruption Commission from scratch in 2006 and served as its director general for 20 years, is stepping down with Bryan Eiseb nominated as his successor. During his tenure, the ACC processed over 7,500 corruption complaints and expanded to include forensic, intelligence, and anti-money laundering divisions.
3 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →