Foreign Affairs Talks Trump 47th U.S. Presidency

Foreign Affairs Talks Trump 47th U.S. Presidency

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, becoming the second U.S. president to serve two nonconsecutive terms. Trump secured victories in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, with leads in Michigan, Nevada, and Arizona. Here’s Penda Naanda, Executive Director in the International Relations and Cooperation ministry:

November 7, 2024 10

Namibia

Namibia weighs in on Rising Tensions in the Middle East Following Israel’s Missile Strike on Iran

Following Israel's missile strike on Iran over the weekend, tensions are escalating in the already volatile Middle East, potentially leading to repercussions that could affect not only the region but also the global community: Penda Naanda, Executive Director of International Relations and Cooperation:

October 28, 2024 39

Namibia

Namibia-South Africa Committee Meets to Discuss Orange River Boundary Report

The Political, Diplomatic, and Legal Committee of the Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission convened in Swakopmund to review the Report of the Namibia-South Africa Joint Committee of Experts on the Orange River Boundary. Co-chaired by the Heads of State from both countries, this Committee is part of the Bi-National Commission, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation for the benefit of the citizens of Namibia and South Africa. International Relations and […]

October 16, 2024 25

Namibia

Namibia condemns act by AfD deputy leader: Naanda

Namibia has condemned the actions of Sven Tritschler, deputy leader of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) parliamentary faction from North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, after he laid a wreath on a grave site of an officer from the notorious ‘Schutztruppe.’ The Schutztruppe was a colonial military force responsible for atrocities during German colonial rule, including the genocide against the Herero and Nama people. Tritschler, as part of a parliamentary […]

August 1, 2024 35

Namibia

UN General Assembly President Visits Namibia Ahead of 2024 Summit

Dennis Francis, President of the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly, is visiting Namibia for three days at the invitation of Peya Mushelenga, Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation. This visit precedes the Summit of the Future in September 2024, co-facilitated by Namibia and Germany. Executive Director, Penda Naanda emphasized the visit's focus on accelerating the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

June 18, 2024 61

Namibia

Government Applauds Removal of Cuba from U.S Terrorism Cooperation List

Government has welcomed the United States Department of State's decision to remove Cuba from the list of countries not fully cooperating against terrorism. Penda Naanda, Executive Director at the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, expressed concern over Cuba's continued placement on the State Sponsors of Terrorism list.

May 23, 2024 27

Namibia

Namibia reiterates Israel condemnation: Naanda

The Republic of Namibia has reiterated its strong condemnation of Israel for the killing of innocent civilians and forcible displacements of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the remainder of the Occupied Palestinian Territory. This is according to Executive Director in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Penda Naanda, in a press statement issued on Wednesday. “Namibia maintains the position that these acts mentioned above and the deliberate […]

January 11, 2024 18

Namibia

Namibia has expressed solidarity with South Africa in its initiative to bring Israel before the International Court of Justice

Namibia has expressed solidarity with South Africa in its initiative to bring Israel before the International Court of Justice with the goal of halting its military activities in Gaza. The proceedings will take place at the ICJ in The Hague, Netherlands. Penda Naanda, the Executive Director of International Relations and Cooperation, made this announcement.

January 11, 2024 12

Africa

Ambassador Naanda supports Africa’s bid for a UN Security Council seat

Ambassador Penda Naanda, the executive director of the Ministry of International Relations led the Namibian delegation to the 10th High-Level Seminar on Peace and Security in Africa, in Oran, Algeria. Speaking at the seminar, Naanda said that Africa is ready to take a permanent seat in the council to take back the continent's power.

December 21, 2023 102