Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi said geopolitical tensions continue to undermine efforts to address poverty, inequality and unemployment.

Namibia is calling for an authentic and lasting ceasefire as the lethal Israeli strikes in Gaza persist without interruption. 

Two days ago, Al Jazeera reported that an Israeli drone strike in southern Gaza had killed at least one Palestinian child and injured several others.

Namibia's economic growth is projected to strengthen to around 3.5% this year, though experts warn that escalating global geopolitical tensions, particularly the conflict in the Middle East, pose risks to this outlook.

Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states while upholding the principle of non-interference in internal affairs.

More than 200 Namibians are trapped in various Gulf States as a result of the war against Iran.
 

Namibia has condemned the targeted Israeli attack that killed six journalists in Gaza, including four from Al Jazeera, among them correspondent Anas al-Sharif, in an airstrike on Sunday, 10 August 2025.