Namibian President's diplomatic tour to Ghana and Tanzania to strengthen African cooperation
Written by Ziad Abdel Fattah:
The President of the Republic of Namibia, Dr. Ntumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa, begins diplomatic tourA mission that includes Ghana and Tanzania during the period from 17 to 22 June 2026, to participate in a high-level international conference on compensatory justice for the slave trade, along with conducting a state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and joint cooperation with Tanzania.
The Namibian president will first travel to the Ghanaian capital, Accra, to participate in the high-level consultative conference on the next steps for implementing the historic United Nations resolution on the trafficking and enslavement of Africans, hosted by Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, in his capacity as the African Union's champion of the reparations file.
The conference is attended by heads of state and government.
The conference, scheduled for June 18 and 19, will bring together heads of state and government, policymakers, academics, and representatives of international organizations, with the aim of developing a practical vision for translating the UN resolution into actionable steps that promote restorative justice, historical recognition, and accountability for crimes related to slavery and colonial exploitation.
The conference is of particular importance to African countries and the peoples of the African diaspora, as it represents a new step towards addressing the historical legacy of slavery and promoting the principles of justice, human dignity and equity.
Namibia is participating in this event as part of its ongoing efforts to defend historical justice issues, particularly those related to the genocide suffered by the Ovahiro and Nama peoples during the German colonial period between 1904 and 1908, as well as continuing negotiations on reparations and restorative justice with Germany.
Following her participation in the conference, President Ntumbo Nandi-Ndaitwa will travel to the United Republic of Tanzania for a state visit on June 20 and 21, with the aim of strengthening the long-standing historical ties between the two countries and exploring new areas of cooperation in various economic and development sectors.
The Namibian president is expected to hold bilateral talks with her Tanzanian counterpart, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, to discuss ways to develop the partnership between the two countries, as well as oversee the signing of a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding in areas of joint cooperation.
The visit has a special historical dimension, given the role Tanzania played during Namibia’s struggle for independence, hosting thousands of Namibians in exile and providing political, diplomatic and logistical support to the national liberation movement.
The Namibian president will also visit a number of historical sites in the Kongwa region, which are linked to the history of Namibia’s liberation struggle, including sites that sheltered liberation fighters and Namibia’s late founding president, Sam Nujoma, during the years of struggle against colonialism.
This tour reflects Namibia’s commitment to strengthening joint African cooperation and defending historical justice issues, at a time when African countries continue to work on deepening regional integration and supporting sustainable development and peace pathways on the continent.
