Government urges UN help for Middle East peace

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The government is urging the international community, particularly the United Nations, to help find an impartial diplomatic solution that would lead to lasting peace and stability in the Middle East. 

United Nations urged Namibians to emulate Geingob's values

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The United Nations in Namibia has expressed deep sadness at the death of President Hage Geingob and highlighted that they stood, just as Geingob did, for the values of human rights, social justice, and the well-being of the Namibian people.

President Geingob unhappy with UN Security Council

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President Hage Geingob has expressed dissatisfaction with the UN Security Council, which he termed an "apartheid house" due to the lack of inclusivity.

He attributed this to the veto rights' power, saying it kills any decision.

187 UN member states vote to end US sanctions on on Cuba

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The draft UN resolution calling for the end of the US economic embargo has been adopted after 187 UN member states voted in support of the resolution.

The 187 member states argued that the US decision to ignore the previous resolutions of the World Body with impunity was unacceptable.

UN's partnership framework aligns with Namibia's 6th NDP - Phororo

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The United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Namibia, Hopolang Phororo, says the body's partnership framework is aligned with Namibia's 6th National Development Plan.

Hopolang Phororo said this during a courtesy call to the nbc's headquarter in Windhoek.

UN streamlines several agencies in Namibia

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The United Nations in Namibia says it is streamlining the work of its several agencies.

UN Resident Coordinator Hopolang Phororo spoke to nbc News following a courtesy call on President Hage Geingob at State House.

Association of Diplomatic Spouses and UN host food and craft bazaar

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The Association of the Diplomatic Spouses in Namibia, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund, hosted its annual international food and craft bazaar in the capital.

The charity bazaar was meant to raise funds for combating gender-based violence.

Schlettwein calls for UN coordination in water management

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The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein calls for UN coordination in water management. 

The minister said the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres should create a position within the UN that takes responsibility for water.