EU welcomes Namibia’s FATF delisting

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2026-07-07

WINDHOEK, 07 July 2026 - Ana Beatriz Martins, European Union (EU) Ambassador to Namibia. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 07 JUL (NAMPA) – The European Union (EU) has welcomed Namibia’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, saying the achievement strengthens confidence in the country’s financial system and supports investment and economic growth.
In a media statement issued on Tuesday, the EU Delegation to Namibia congratulated the country on its delisting in June 2026, attributing the milestone to the successful implementation of...

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