International stories with Namibia and SADC relevance.
The government of Botswana and De Beers Group announced that De Beers has transferred its initial contribution of N$1.1 billion to the Diamonds for Development Fund, established to support Botswana's economic diversification through diamond wealth and investment in new industries and employment.
4 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The government of Botswana and De Beers Group announced that De Beers has transferred its initial contribution of N$1.1 billion to the Diamonds for Development Fund, established to support Botswana's economic diversification through diamond wealth and investment in new industries and employment.
4 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Cuba's ambassador to Namibia discussed the impact of American sanctions and blockade on Cuba, thanked Namibia for a donation of medical supplies expected to arrive in about a month and a half, and drew attention to an upcoming UN General Assembly vote on lifting the American blockade.
21 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
US Vice-President JD Vance urged fellow Republicans to stop complaining about a controversial attack ad that featured a Democratic candidate's estranged mother calling her a liar. The Ramaswamy campaign for Ohio governor paid millions to advertise the ad, which has drawn criticism including from the candidate's brother for turning an alleged sexual assault into a political talking point.
22 October 2026 · The Namibian →
After talks in Oslo and St Petersburg involving US envoy Steve Witkoff, Ukrainian President Zelensky, and European representatives, prospects for imminent peace remain unclear. The Kremlin described the discussions as yielding little useful progress toward resolving the Ukraine crisis.
22 October 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's National Treasury has cut planned fixed-rate and inflation-linked bond auction amounts by a combined R700 million, with competitive fixed-rate bonds decreasing by R600 million to R1.95 billion and inflation-linked bonds reduced by R100 million to R900 million, effective from November 2026 auctions.
22 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has challenged Namibia and Angola to convert their political ties into concrete business deals through joint investments, manufacturing, and expanded trade. She identified agriculture, mining, fishing, oil and gas, and energy as key sectors for cooperation and urged both countries to reduce reliance on exporting raw materials while developing local industries.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Nigeria has recorded a case of Ebola in a female patient who travelled from Uganda to Abuja. The patient, who is in isolation receiving medical care, developed symptoms four days after arriving; 44 close contacts have been identified for contact-tracing.
21 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The United States embassy in Namibia has paid tribute to former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba, praising her legacy of public service, healthcare advocacy and commitment to women's empowerment following her death.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshi nationals, Nazerul Basir and Siti Akhtar, convicted of committing what authorities described as an 'immoral act' inside a mosque in Mecca. Bangladesh's consulate in Jeddah received no advance notification and has submitted a formal note to Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Protests that began in France over school conditions and living costs have grown into nationwide unrest, with U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar blaming immigration for the violence. An African immigrant in France's security industry says blaming migrants for the disturbances is unfair and misleading, as the demonstrations are rooted in domestic grievances including education, rising living costs, and public services.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed Angola's National Assembly in Luanda, calling for stronger cooperation between the two countries to advance shared prosperity, while congratulating Angola on 50 years of independence and commending its 2025 African Union chairmanship.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia and Angola's 60+ bilateral agreements on trade, infrastructure, energy, and security should deliver tangible benefits to ordinary citizens, not remain merely on paper. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasized that citizens judge cooperation by improved lives, not the number of agreements signed.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Sports Development and a Protocol of Cooperation on Arts and Culture with Angola during the Inaugural Session of the Namibia-Angola Binational Commission. The agreements establish frameworks for joint programmes, exchanges, capacity building, and the shared care of cross-border monuments and cultural heritage.
20 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
As local elections approach, President Ramaphosa's coalition government with the DA faces pressure from ANC weakness and Johannesburg's crisis, with the SACP having opposed the deal during 2024 coalition negotiations.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Former South African president Thabo Mbeki told the Khampepe Commission that he met apartheid-era generals only when they approached the ANC in 1996 seeking amnesty, denying secret dealings and attributing TRC prosecution delays to the National Prosecuting Authority rather than political interference.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan army sergeant major and outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, was found beheaded near Kampala, Uganda, over the weekend. His death adds to a record of critics of Kagame being killed both in Rwanda and abroad, prompting his family to express fear for their safety.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, 50, as Morocco's first female prime minister; her appointment has drawn criticism from Islamist figures, including former justice minister Mustafa Ramid, who questioned whether a woman should hold the country's highest political office despite Morocco operating as a constitutional monarchy with the king retaining executive power.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The IMF projects Sub-Saharan Africa's economy will grow 4.5% in both 2026 and 2027, supported by commodity receipts and global supply-chain adjustments, but rising inflation, costly borrowing, and declining foreign aid pose risks to the region's outlook.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibia and Angola to implement more than 60 bilateral agreements to deliver tangible economic and social benefits to citizens, as the two countries formally elevate cooperation to a Bi-National Commission. She prioritized joint infrastructure projects including water supply, rail connectivity, and energy security, citing the extension of Cafu Canal infrastructure and commissioning of pumping stations at Calueque as urgent priorities.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Germany's parliament has referred two opposition proposals concerning the genocide of the Ovaherero and Nama peoples to its Foreign Affairs Committee, reopening debate over reparations.
20 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arrived in Luanda on Sunday for a three-day state visit from 18 to 20 October aimed at promoting trade and investment.
20 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
South Africa has issued a third formal diplomatic protest against US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III in nine months over what it characterises as undiplomatic conduct and interference in domestic affairs. The latest row follows Bozell's public statements that Washington has ended dialogue with Pretoria, and South African officials have warned the country to prepare for worsening relations amid what they call US pressure to surrender sovereignty.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for the full implementation of more than 60 bilateral agreements signed between Namibia and Angola, emphasizing that their value should be measured by tangible benefits delivered to citizens rather than the number of agreements signed.
19 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →