insert_link Namibia Namibia Unaware of U.S. Deportation of 19 Nationals The Namibian government has not received official communication from the U.S. regarding the deportation of 19 Namibian nationals, learning about it only through online reports. Speaking to local media, Ambassador Penda Naanda, Executive Director of the International Relations ministry, emphasized that Namibia has procedures in place to verify the nationality of deportees and may contact their families if needed. The deportations are part of the Trump administration’s intensified immigration […] today31 January, 2025 48
insert_link Africa Namibia Urges International Support Amid DRC Crisis The Namibian government is concerned about the worsening security situation in the eastern DRC, stressing the potential for regional conflict if a diplomatic resolution is not achieved soon. According to Penda Naanda, Executive Director of the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Namibia calls for humanitarian aid to reach the affected populations and supports the African Union's appeal for global assistance. today28 January, 2025 45
insert_link Business / Economics Chinese Foreign Minister Set To Meet Vice President Nandi-Ndwaitwah His Excellency Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister, will hold discussions with Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah, Namibia's Vice President and President-Elect, at the Old State House in Windhoek. This meeting is part of his official visit to Namibia, which runs until January 7. Ambassador Penda Naanda is from the Namibian Ministry of Foreign Relations: today6 January, 2025 19
insert_link Uncategorized 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: today7 November, 2024 17
insert_link 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: today28 October, 2024 54
insert_link 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 […] today16 October, 2024 37
insert_link 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 […] today1 August, 2024 47
insert_link 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. today18 June, 2024 75
insert_link 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. today23 May, 2024 39