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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has become Namibia's first female president, securing 57% of the vote and continuing the SWAPO party's 34-year rule. Her election signifies a momentous development in Namibian politics, despite challenges from the IPC, which plans to contest the election results, citing procedural issues.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his five-nation tour with a visit to Namibia, receiving a ceremonial welcome and engaging with traditional Namibian culture. This marks his first visit to Namibia, where he will hold bilateral talks with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and pay respects to the country's Founding Father, Dr. Sam Nujoma.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Namibia's highest civilian honour, the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, from president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during his first visit to the nation. PM Modi expressed his gratitude, accepting the honour on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians. This marks his 27th international award since 2014.

Social media posts falsely claimed that Namibia's President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah ordered the deportation of over 500 Americans. These posts included fabricated quotes. The Namibian Presidency has refuted these claims. They clarified that no such deportation order was issued. Namibia values its diplomatic ties with the United States. The government urged the public to verify information before sharing it.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah repeated calls Wednesday for Germany to pay reparations for its genocide against Namibian tribes as she led the first official commemoration of the atrocity more than 120 years ago. Germany has pledged more than one billion euros ($1 billion) in development aid over 30 years to benefit the descendants of the two tribes, stressing this could not be considered as payment of reparations.

India and Namibia on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for reintroduction of cheetahs into the historical range in India. First batch of eight cheetahs comprising four male and as many female cheetahs are expected to arrive in India before Independence Day.

During his Namibia visit, PM Modi and President Nandi-Ndaitwah discussed strengthening ties in defence, digital technology, energy, and critical minerals. Modi emphasized India's cooperative vision for Africa, advocating partnership over dominance. He subtly contrasted this with China's presence. Modi thanked Namibia for supporting India post-Pahalgam attack and the cheetah project, inviting them to join the Big Cat Alliance.

SWAPO, Namibia's governing party, follows its constitution by keeping the candidate unchanged once nominated two years before the elections. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, nominated by SWAPO, will remain on the ballot and has the potential to become Namibia's first female president.

Namibia's Nangolo Mbumba, who took over as interim president of the southern African country on Sunday after Hage Geingob died in office, said he had no plans to run in elections due at the end of the year. That means Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who replaces Mbumba as vice president and was nominated by the governing South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) just over a year ago to be its candidate, will remain on the ballot.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon be embarking on a significant multi-nation tour from July 2-9, aimed at strengthening India's global partnerships. He will visit Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil for the BRICS summit, and Namibia. These visits aim to enhance bilateral relations, focusing on economic, energy, defense, and trade collaborations.

In 2025, women emerged as the decisive force, shaping outcomes across various spheres. From Operation Sindoor's symbolic and active response to terror, to women voters determining Bihar's fate, their influence was undeniable. New women leaders reshaped global politics, athletes dominated sports, and Roshni Nadar redefined economic power, marking a year of profound change.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a five-nation tour from July 2-9, visiting Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The trip aims to strengthen India's ties with the Global South, focusing on enhanced cooperation in various sectors like investment, energy, and technology. Modi will engage with leaders and address parliaments, reaffirming India's commitment to multilateral platforms and partnerships.

India and Namibia have agreed to work towards closer cooperation in the field of energy, including in oil and gas, green hydrogen, and solar with the two countries also looking at ways to expand bilateral trade

Cheetahs will soon be in the heart of India, possibly by Independence Day. After months of dilly dallying, the Namibian government on Wednesday signed the MoU sent by the Indian government, clearing a major hurdle in the world’s first trans-continental cheetah translocation.