Namibia Minute.
24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Event

World Economic Forum in Davos

Also known as: Davos

Opinion

Namibia faces choice between multilateralism and unilateral alignments

The News

An opinion piece argues that Namibia must openly debate and declare its foreign policy position amid global tensions, cautioning that the country's current alignment with Russia and China—despite rhetoric of non-alignment—could jeopardize trade benefits and put it at odds with multilateral principles that facilitated its independence. The author contrasts Namibia's closed policy discussions with South Africa's public commitment to strengthening the UN-based multilateral order.

28 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 28 January

  1. Namibia faces choice between multilateralism and unilateral alignments

    An opinion piece argues that Namibia must openly debate and declare its foreign policy position amid global tensions, cautioning that the country's current alignment with Russia and China—despite rhetoric of non-alignment—could jeopardize trade benefits and put it at odds with multilateral principles that facilitated its independence. The author contrasts Namibia's closed policy discussions with South Africa's public commitment to strengthening the UN-based multilateral order.

    28 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Israel agrees to reopen Rafah crossing for pedestrians only

    Israel said it would allow only pedestrian passage through the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt following the recovery of the last hostage remains, as part of a limited reopening under a truce framework announced by US President Donald Trump. The crossing has remained closed since Israeli forces took control during the war and is vital for humanitarian aid into Gaza.

    27 January 2026 · New Era →

Monday 26 January

  1. Namibia pursuing nuclear energy to address power shortage

    Dr Kaire Mbuende, Director-General of Namibia's National Planning Commission, said the country cannot ignore nuclear energy generation given its status as Africa's largest uranium producer. He cited energy insecurity—with less than 60% of the population having electricity access and 60% of supply imported—as justification for pursuing nuclear alongside renewables, oil and gas, and small modular reactors, all under an IAEA-compliant national strategy.

    26 January 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 24 January

  1. Ukraine and Russia hold second day of Trump plan peace talks

    Russian, Ukrainian, and US negotiators met in Abu Dhabi on Saturday to discuss a Trump administration proposal to end the war. Both sides remain deadlocked over control of eastern Ukraine's Donbas region, with Russia demanding full Ukrainian withdrawal and Kyiv rejecting such terms.

    24 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 23 January

  1. Namibia-Russia ties shift from ideology to economic strategy

    An editorial argues that Namibia's recent ministerial visit to Russia marks a pragmatic shift from historical solidarity to practical economic cooperation, with bilateral trade nearly doubling in 2024 and new opportunities in uranium, agriculture, and value-added manufacturing.

    23 January 2026 · New Era →

  2. 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 →

  3. World Economic Forum opens with focus on dialogue and Africa

    The 56th World Economic Forum opened in Davos this week with nearly 3,000 attendees, including 60 heads of state and government, focused on cooperation, growth and innovation. Africa's presence is being amplified through the Africa Collective Hub, which will highlight trade, investment and technology priorities, while the WEF announced plans to revive its Africa Summit in 2027 after a seven-year hiatus.

    23 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 22 January

  1. Trump backs off tariff threat after NATO talks on Greenland

    President Trump said the US has formed a "framework" for a potential deal on Greenland and the Arctic region after talks with NATO, abandoning threats to impose tariffs on European allies. Diplomatic sources indicated there was no agreement for American control of the autonomous Danish territory, though talks on mineral rights and military cooperation could continue.

    22 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. European stocks fall, gold peaks on US tariff threats

    European stock markets declined while precious metals surged to record highs amid fears of a US-EU trade war triggered by Trump's tariff threats over Greenland. EU chief von der Leyen warned that the proposed tariffs on allied European nations would be a mistake, asserting that the 2024 US-EU trade deal should hold.

    21 January 2026 · New Era →

  2. EU pledges major Greenland investments to counter Trump threats

    EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announced the bloc plans "massive" investments in Greenland to counter US President Donald Trump's threats to take the autonomous Danish territory and secure Arctic interests. Von der Leyen warned against punitive tariffs on European allies and pledged a "unflinching, united and proportional" response, while suggesting the EU could direct defence spending toward Arctic security capabilities.

    21 January 2026 · New Era →

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