Namibia has warned that unilateral actions, the selective implementation of UN resolutions, and growing global fragmentation are weakening the foundations of international peace and security.
The Miss Namibia Top 10 finalists had the opportunity to step into an important chapter of Namibia's liberation history during their visit to Charles Hill in Botswana, where they learned how Ludwig Kandetu Stanley drove founding president Dr Sam Nujoma to Botswana under the instructions of Chief Hosea Kutako.
Solidarity messages were also conveyed from the African Union, United Nations and African Association for Public Administration and Management.
They emphasised the need to professionalise the public service and enhance digitalisation and inclusivity.
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and the United Nations are deepening their partnership with a focus on youth engagement, accurate storytelling, and development communication.
Namibia’s Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Wise Immanuel, has urged foreign governments to respect the country’s approach to same-sex marriage and LGBTQ issues, saying the matter requires “thorough and extensive consultation” at home.
Namibia has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the universal periodic review process and to the principles of universality, equality, and human dignity.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that global military spending reached US$2.7 trillion in 2025, urging stronger oversight by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as concerns over nuclear weapons grow.
The race for the next Secretary-General is moving into a decisive stage, as candidates present their visions in a series of interactive dialogues with member states at United Nations headquarters.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called for broader reforms of the United Nations, criticising the lack of representation in the Security Council, during a speech in Barcelona on Saturday.
Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani said Bahrain had submitted a draft U.N. Security Council resolution to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as Manama pushed its efforts to safeguard shipping in the strategic waterway.
