The Ministers of Foreign Affairs from African states and leaders of African organisations convened in the resort city of Sochi, Russia, for the inaugural Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum.
The National Council hosted the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation to strengthen their long-standing relationship.
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Peya Mushelenga, had substantive and productive talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Dr. Mushelenga's visit was his first visit to Russia as Minister of International Relations and Cooperation.
The Swapo Party has condemned the killing of unarmed civilians at a concert hall outside Moscow, Russia, by terrorists on Friday.
More than 130 people were killed and over 100 were injured in the attack.
Russia and African countries, including Namibia, have reaffirmed the need to jointly oppose neo-colonialism, the imposing of conditions, and double standards.
This forms part of the second declaration adopted at the just-ended second Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in St. Petersburg.
Russia is capable of replacing the Ukrainian grain, both on a commercial and free-of-charge basis, especially as it expects another record harvest this year.
Vice President Nangolo Mbumba arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia, for the 2nd Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Summit scheduled to start on July 27–28, 2023.
Russian mining giant Uranium One Group has broken its silence on allegations raised by pressure groups through various platforms.
The US Ambassador to Namibia, Randy Berry has dismissed claims that the recent high-level visits by US officials are aimed at countering the growing influence of China and Russia on the African continent.
President Hage Geingob says Namibia and several other African countries remain neutral in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and will continue to call for de-escalation.
