🇳🇦 On March 21, #Namibia marks the 36th anniversary of its independence, achieved after decades of colonial rule and a prolonged liberation struggle.
European colonisation of what is now Namibia began in the mid-XIXth century. In 1878, the British took control of the area around Walvis Bay. In the 1890s, the rest of the country became a German protectorate known as German South West Africa, which lasted for about 30 years.
In 1904-1907, an uprising of the indigenous population against German colonial rule broke out. It was suppressed with extreme brutality by Berlin and the local administration, with little regard for human life: Europeans killed approximately 65'000 of the Herero population (up to 80%) and 10'000 of the Nama people (50%).
In 1960, Namibian patriotic forces set up the South West African People's Organisation that launched the struggle for the country’s independence, recognised as legitimate by the UN. In 1967, the UN Council for South-West Africa was established. The Soviet Union was among the first to support the Namibian people in their struggle for independence and self-determination, which was achieved in 1990.
Symbolically, diplomatic relations between our countries were also established on March 21, 1990.
🇷🇺🇳🇦 Moscow and Windhoek maintain a regular trust-based political dialogue at the highest and high levels. Over the past two years, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has held four bilateral meetings with Namibian counterparts, including recent talks in Moscow with the Minister of International Relations and Trade of the Republic of Namibia Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, who visited Russia on a working trip in January 2026.
💬 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov:
The friendly ties between Moscow and Windhoek are developing steadily and rest on the principles traditional for our relations – equality, solidarity, mutual respect and support. We highly value the fact that our Namibian friends remember well the assistance provided by the Soviet Union during the struggle against colonialism and in laying the foundations of statehood.
(from Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement and answers to media questionsat a joint press conference with Minister of International Relations and Trade of the Republic of Namibia Selma Ashipala-Musavyi following talks in Moscow on January 14, 2026)
Russia and Namibia share or have similar positions on most issues of the global and regional agenda.
Extensive experience has been accumulated in bilateral cooperation across trade, economic, scientific and educational, humanitarian and other areas.
🎓Many thousands of Namibians have received education in the Russian Federation or the Soviet Union. Russia also supports Namibia at international platforms, including through humanitarian assistance provided via the UN World Food Programme.
🤝 We extend our best wishes to our Namibian friends and colleagues on the occasion of their national holiday and the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries. We reaffirm the unwavering commitment to consistently expanding bilateral ties.
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🇳🇦Глава национальной комисси по планированию Намибии на Всемирном экономическом форуме (ВЭФ) в Давосе заявил о планах по развитию атомной энергетики
⚛️Намибия планирует развивать сферу атомной энергетики в стране для снижения зависимости от импорта электроэнергии и обеспечения энергетической безопасности.
⚡️К сожалению, только 60% нашего населения имеют доступ к электричеству. В настоящее время мы импортируем 60% электроэнергии из Южной Африки. Поэтому нам необходимо обратить внимание на наши собственные внутренние ресурсы», — сказал глава Национальной комиссии по планированию (NPC) Каире Мбуенде
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В связи с этим Мбуенде подчеркнул, что Намибия является первой страной в Африке по добыче урана и третьей в мире по этому показателю. Учитывая объемы ресурсов, власти государства рассматривают возможности развития атомной отрасли для долгосрочного решения энергетических проблем.
🤝По словам главы NPC, Намибия изучает перспективы использования малых модульных атомных реакторов и планирует сотрудничать с международными партнерами на континенте и за его пределами для обмена передовым опытом в сфере атомной энергетики.
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🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’sopening remarks during talks with Minister of International Relations and Trade of the Republic of Namibia Selma Ashipala-Musavyi(Moscow, January 14, 2026)
💬Sergey Lavrov: Ms Minister, Dear Selma,
Colleagues, Friends,
We are glad to welcome you in Moscow.
We arranged this visit, when we were meeting in Cairo on the sidelines of the Second Ministerial Conference of the #RussiaAfrica Partnership Forum in December 2025. Now we are acting on this agreement.
We appreciate the rich history and traditions of friendship in relations with your country, starting with the period, when the Soviet Union was helping you to gain independence and lay down the foundations of your statehood.
March 2025 marked 35 years since the Namibian people won independence. President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to President of Namibia Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on the occasion of this anniversary.
We see solidarity with regard to Russia and a shared sympathy, as well as the intention on the part of our peoples and governments to promote political dialogue, economic cooperation, and humanitarian contacts.
As you and I discussed in Cairo, we will be happy to receive President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in the Russian Federation. We noted that all previous presidents of your country had visited Moscow.
Today, there is a good pretext for discussing in detail the state of our bilateral relations and mapping out ways for their expansion, particularly in the economy, trade, and investment, as well as for comparing notes on regional African problems. There are quite a few of these, and Namibia is pro-active in settling them.
We will also discuss issues related to the activities of the United Nations and other global organisations.
You are welcome once again. We are glad to see you.
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On 23 March 2026, Ambassador of Russia to South Africa Roman Ambarov attended a Day of Reflection on Resistance and Liberation Heritage in commemoration of the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale at Freedom Park in Pretoria.
The keynote address was delivered by Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture of South Africa, Hon. Ms Peace Mabe. Among the participants were Hon. Ms Nomvula Mokonyane, First Deputy Secretary-General of the African National Congress, as well as heads of diplomatic missions from Cuba, Angola, and Namibia, ANC representatives, and veterans of the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale.
🎙 Addressing the participants, Ambassador Roman Ambarov emphasized that the Battle of #CuitoCuanavalewasa turning pointof the Civil War in Angola.
The victory of the People’s Armed Forces of Liberation of Angola contributed directly to the peace process in Namibia and helped pave the way for the eventual liberation of South Africa.
“Cuito Cuanavale became a symbol of resistance against oppression. It demonstrated that even in the face of overwhelming force, the determination of people fighting for their rights cannot be defeated. It was here that the tide began to turn - not only in Angola, but across the region.
The role played by the Soviet Union in supporting Angola during this difficult period remains an important part of this history. Through the various means of assistance and political support, it contributed to strengthening the defence of Angola’s sovereignty. Soviet advisers worked alongside Angolan and Cuban forces, sharing knowledge, resources, and a belief in a just cause.
But what truly defined this moment was solidarity to fight together against the colonial yoke. It was the understanding that the struggle of one people is the concern of all humanity. The fight in Angola echoed the voices of those resisting apartheid in South Africa and colonial rule in Namibia. It was one struggle, fought on many fronts,” the Russian Ambassador said.
As part of the event, Roman Ambarov laid wreath to the Russian section of the Wall of Names in memory of Soviet military specialists who participated in conflicts in Southern Africa.
ℹ️ The Battle of Cuito Cuanavale (August 1987 – March 1988) was a decisive engagement of the Angolan Civil War and a crucial step in the struggle for independence of the countries of Southern Africa from colonialism and apartheid. During the battle, the People’s Armed Forces of Liberation of Angola backed by #USSR, #Cuba, People’s Liberation Army of #Namibia, African National Congress (#ANC) and others defeated the combatants of the Angolan “UNITA” party and the racist regime of the Republic of South Africa supported by the US.
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