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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 · UNGA81 · 81st United Nations General Assembly · 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly · General Assembly

International organization that Namibia engages with on development programmes, critical minerals, ocean management, and global governance forums including the General Assembly.

2018-02-162026-10-22
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  1. September 2026

  2. New Era

    The UN General Assembly adopted 'Correct the Map' resolution on 4 September by 164 votes in favour, one against, six abstentions

    Source

    “The UN General Assembly adopted the 'Correct the Map: Rebalancing Global Cartographic Representation and Promoting Equitable Representation of the World's Regions, Particularly Africa' resolution on 4 September.”

    Naanda weighs in on Africa’s correct size

  3. The Namibian

    The United Nations has made the prediction that the planet sits in the 'danger zone' of extreme weather

    Source

    “The United Nations has made the grim prediction that our planet now sits in the "danger zone" of extreme weather.”

    Record‑Shattering El Niño Almost Here

  4. The Namibian

    United Nations said Nepal's mountains had lost close to a third of their ice in just over 30 years

    Source

    “In 2023, the United Nations (UN) said Nepal's mountains had lost close to a third of their ice in just over 30 years due to global heating.”

    Nepal demands US$20m in climate compensation

  5. The Namibian

    The United Nations passed a General Assembly resolution calling for more accurate Africa representation on maps

    Source

    “The African Union has welcomed a recent United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for a more accurate representation of Africa on world maps.”

    African Union backs push to correct Africa’s size on world map
  6. August 2026

  7. New Era

    United Nations has never had a female secretary-general in its 80-year history

    Source

    “The UN has never had a female secretary-general in its 80-year history, but this year's elections have seen multiple women contesting to succeed current secretary-general António Guterres, whose second and final term ends on 31 December 2026.”

    ‘Future is female’ … Namibia agitates first UN female SG

  8. The Namibian

    United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 25 July each year as International Day for Judicial Well-being

    Source

    “The United Nations General Assembly in March last year proclaimed 25 July each year as the International Day for Judicial Well-being, following the adoption of a declaration on judicial well-being at a regional judicial conference in Nauru (Naoero) in the south-western Pacific Ocean in July 2024.”

    Chief justice puts focus on judicial well-being

  9. Windhoek Observer

    United Nations describes suicide as a major global public-health concern

    Source

    “The United Nations describes suicide as a major global public-health concern and says it is the third leading cause of death among people aged 15 to 29.”

    When men suffer in silence, families pay the price

  10. Windhoek Observer

    United Nations General Assembly proclaimed International Day for Judicial Well-being on 4 March 2025

    Source

    “The International Day for Judicial Well-being was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly on 4 March 2025, following the adoption of the Nauru Declaration on Judicial Well-being at a regional judicial conference in 2024.”

    Chief justice warns judicial pressure must not come at cost of health

  11. New Era

    Namibia's participation in the United Nations General Assembly opened the door to several investment opportunities

    Source

    “Namibia's participation in last year's United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opened the door to several investment opportunities, including a proposed Windhoek convention centre, energy and water projects and a uranium-processing plant.”

    UNGA opens doors … Namibia loses uranium investor

  12. The Namibian

    United Nations passed a resolution recognizing slavery as 'the greatest crime against humanity'

    Source

    “In March, a resolution was passed at the United Nations recognising slavery as "the greatest crime against humanity" – though the United States voted against the resolution and every European nation abstained from the vote.”

    ‘Ghana was the crime scene’: The country leading the demand for slavery reparations
Society

EU-backed parenting programme promotes early childhood development in Opuwo

The News

Parents in Opuwo are being encouraged to prioritise early childhood education, responsible parenting, and child nutrition through the RightStart parenting programme, supported by the EU and Unicef in partnership with the Namibian government. The initiative aims to strengthen early childhood development and family well-being, with participants reporting increased school enrolment and improved parental engagement.

13 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. EU-backed parenting programme promotes early childhood development in Opuwo

    Parents in Opuwo are being encouraged to prioritise early childhood education, responsible parenting, and child nutrition through the RightStart parenting programme, supported by the EU and Unicef in partnership with the Namibian government. The initiative aims to strengthen early childhood development and family well-being, with participants reporting increased school enrolment and improved parental engagement.

    13 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 9 October

  1. Namibia joins UN critical minerals value-addition programme

    Namibia has been included in a five-year UN programme aimed at strengthening environmentally and socially responsible critical mineral value chains in Southern Africa, focusing on increasing local value retention and supporting industrialisation and responsible mineral development across the region.

    9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. President Nandi-Ndaitwah's UNGA81 trip pursues investment and infrastructure financing

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended UNGA81 to promote Namibia's investment opportunities, secure financing for critical infrastructure, and defend the country's interests in the global financial system. The visit produced new investment leads, water-financing discussions, potential education cooperation, and a stronger role in implementing the Pact for the Future, though these remain opportunities for further discussions rather than concluded agreements.

    7 October 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. President calls for national cooperation on foot-and-mouth disease

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak confirmed on 23 September in the Karasburg Veterinary District of the //Kharas Region, calling for national cooperation to contain the disease, prevent its spread, and protect the livestock and meat industry that sustains families and communities.

    6 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia supports global ocean alliance for climate adaptation

    Namibia is backing a proposed "Ocean Eye" alliance to help countries share scientific information and early warnings as climate change threatens marine resources. According to Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Minister Inge Zaamwani, the initiative would enable governments to make better decisions about ocean management and protection, noting that Namibia has already experienced declining biomass and reduced harvests due to warmer waters and declining oxygen levels.

    6 October 2026 · New Era →

  3. OvaHerero, Nama descendants petition Ramaphosa on genocide talks

    OvaHerero and Nama descendants in South Africa have petitioned President Cyril Ramaphosa and the German Embassy, seeking inclusion in negotiations over the 1904–1908 genocide and discussions of reparations and historical redress, arguing the genocide's effects extend beyond Namibia's borders.

    6 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 5 October

  1. President challenges diplomats to deliver tangible economic benefits

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has told Namibia's diplomats that international relationships must translate into jobs, investment, and opportunities for ordinary Namibians, rather than merely goodwill. In commissioning the new ambassador to Switzerland and UN Geneva, she directed diplomatic missions to support the Sixth National Development Plan through engagement in mining, energy, oil and gas, tourism, agriculture, water, fisheries, and transport and logistics.

    5 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 3 October

  1. OvaHerero in South Africa petition Ramaphosa for genocide reparations

    OvaHerero descendants in South Africa have petitioned President Cyril Ramaphosa to support their calls for justice and reparations over genocides committed by Imperial Germany between 1904 and 1908, citing ongoing land dispossession, forced displacement, economic marginalisation, and cultural disruption.

    3 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 2 October

  1. President tasks ambassador to secure Swiss trade and investment opportunities

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commissioned Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati as ambassador to Switzerland and permanent representative to the UN office in Geneva, tasking her with securing opportunities in trade, investment, tourism, technology and knowledge transfer while strengthening Namibia's relations with Switzerland and advancing the country's political, economic, commercial and developmental interests.

    2 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. 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 →

  3. 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 →

Thursday 1 October

  1. South Africa's Ramaphosa announces measures to combat gender violence

    South African president Cyril Ramaphosa announced new measures to combat gender-based violence on Tuesday, following the murders of at least 11 women in Ekurhuleni since mid-July. The measures include a crackdown on alcohol abuse, a women's safety audit to be completed within 60 days, and a review of unresolved gender-based violence cases within 90 days.

    1 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. German astronaut visits Namibia to engage 8,000 pupils

    ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer will visit Namibia from 1 to 10 October, engaging with about 8,000 pupils across Windhoek, Swakopmund, Ongwediva and Oshakati and delivering a keynote speech at the World Space Week opening. The visit aims to strengthen scientific ties between Namibia and Europe and inspire young people to pursue careers in science, technology and innovation.

    1 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 29 September

  1. Namibia defends UN walkout during Netanyahu's address

    Namibia participated in a mass walkout at the UN General Assembly during Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address, with State House press secretary Jonas Mbambo defending the decision as consistent with the country's longstanding position on Palestine, informed by international law and Namibia's history of oppression.

    29 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Argentina threatens legal action over Falkland Islands oil exploration

    Argentina's President Javier Milei has threatened to launch a legal challenge against the British government unless oil exploration work off the Falkland Islands is halted within two weeks. Milei warned he would pursue international arbitration and potentially bring the matter before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea if the Sea Lion oilfield project is not scrapped.

    29 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 28 September

  1. 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

  1. 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 →

  2. African agency means shaping global engagement terms

    An opinion piece argues that African agency in international relations should move beyond framing the continent's needs—investment, finance, technology—to emphasizing what Africa possesses and can offer the world: critical minerals, energy, agricultural potential, and a billion-person market. True agency, the author contends, means Africa increasingly shapes the terms of engagement rather than simply attracting external interest.

    27 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. President Nandi-Ndaitwah urges global action on development, oceans

    At the UN General Assembly, President Nandi-Ndaitwah called for stronger international action to advance the Right to Development and protect oceans, emphasizing the need for greater climate finance, respect for international law, and cooperation. She stressed the link between development levels and climate resilience, calling for polluters to provide financial assistance to developing states.

    27 September 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 26 September

  1. President calls for stronger global response to rising sea levels

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged countries at the UN General Assembly to adopt a more ambitious and equately financed global response to sea-level rise, emphasising that international climate finance and adaptation funds must be adequately resourced and accessible to climate-vulnerable countries.

    26 September 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 25 September

  1. President calls for climate justice, support for vulnerable nations

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told the UN General Assembly that Namibia faces recurring droughts and climate pressures despite contributing less than 0.01 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and called on high-emitting countries to increase support for climate-vulnerable nations.

    25 September 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Namibia reaffirms support for Palestinian self-determination at UN

    At the UN General Assembly, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed Namibia's support for Palestinian self-determination and statehood, called for an end to violence in Gaza, and backed the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination and a UN-backed referendum in Western Sahara. She also urged the election of a woman as UN Secretary-General and called for reforms to international financial architecture to give developing countries greater access to finance.

    25 September 2026 · New Era →

  3. President supports African Credit Rating Agency launch

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed support for the African Credit Rating Agency at the UN General Assembly, calling the continent-wide initiative a step toward reducing borrowing costs and expanding finance access, and emphasising that the international financial architecture must become more inclusive and responsive to middle-income countries like Namibia.

    25 September 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 24 September

  1. 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 →

  2. President Nandi-Ndaitwah discusses bilateral ties, trade with US official

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah held separate diplomatic meetings with the President of the 81st UN General Assembly and the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, focusing on multilateral cooperation, Namibia–United States relations, and opportunities to strengthen trade and investment.

    24 September 2026 · Informanté →

  3. President Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for woman UN secretary general

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed the UN General Assembly calling for a woman to be elected as the next UN secretary general, noting that since the organisation's establishment in 1945 no woman has served in the role, and that the UN's leadership has not reflected the gender equality it promotes globally.

    24 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  4. 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 →

  5. President attends UN General Assembly 81st session

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is in New York attending the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, where she has met with other leaders at sideline events.

    24 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Namibia champions continental water investment program

    Namibia's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Inge Zaamwani highlighted a gap between political commitment to water projects and the financing needed to realize them, noting Namibia's championing of the Continental Africa Water Investment Programme, which aims to mobilize at least US$30 billion a year by 2030 for water security and sustainable sanitation.

    23 September 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Namibia, Spain discuss vaccine equity at WHO talks

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez discussed ongoing WHO Pandemic Agreement negotiations on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, with Namibia emphasising Africa's priorities on equitable vaccine access, stronger regional health response capacity, and preparedness for future health emergencies.

    23 September 2026 · Informanté →

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