The Namibian government has called on both Israel and Iran to give peace a chance. This comes after Iran launched drone attacks on Israel over the weekend. The tensions between Iran and Israel are threatening to plunge the Middle East into further turmoil at a time when the United Nations Security Council voted for a...
Members of the National Assembly have voiced support for global solidarity, introducing motions affirming solidarity with Cuba, Palestine, and the decolonisation of Western Sahara. Swapo Party MP Leevi Katoma moved a motion expressing unwavering solidarity with Cuba, highlighting the historical ties between Namibia and Cuba. For years, Namibia disapproved of the United States’ economic blockade...
By Adolf Kaure. The Deputy Executive Director for Multilateral Relations and Cooperation at the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Jerobeam Shaanika stated that crisis of governance undermines confidence which breeds instability on the African continent. Shaanika said this during the closing ceremony of the two-day African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) induction...
Niël Terblanché The recent induction of new members into the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) marks a key moment in Africa’s ongoing battle against war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity. The orientation program not only introduced the members to the council’s extensive mandate, powers, and functions but also reinforced the continent’s resolve...
New members of the African Union Peace and Security Council have been called on to defend Africa against genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The elected members of the Peace and Security Council are undergoing an induction at Swakopmund. The programme is aimed at giving members an orientation on the mandate, powers, and functions...
The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo, has confirmed that transnational organised crime constitutes a major threat to peace, stability, governance, and development in southern Africa. Lieutenant General Shikongo highlighted crimes such as drug and human trafficking, vehicle hijacking, wildlife crimes, illegal firearms trade, money laundering, and cybercrime, among others. The police chief was...
By Adolf Kaure. Over 160 delegates gathered for the African Union (AU) high-level seminar on women, peace and security that took place at Swakopmund on Saturday. During his keynote address, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Peya Mushelenga said that more concerted efforts are needed to ensure that women are involved in peace...
Niël Terblanché Dr Peya Mushelenga, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of Namibia, has urged for a unified effort to ensure the active involvement of women in decision-making processes in the peace and security structures of Africa. This call to action was made during the African Union Seminar on Women, Peace, and Security, that...
Niël Terblanché As the current Chair of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) for March 2024, Namibia is set to host a crucial High-Level Ministerial Seminar on Women in Peace and Security (WPS) in Swakopmund. This seminar is a significant step in advancing the role of women in peace processes across the...