Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for a woman to lead the UN

NAMPA

2026-09-24

WINDHOEK, 23 September 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured during her address at the UN General Assembly in New York. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 24 SEP (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for a woman to be elected as the next United Nations Secretary-General, saying the organisation’s leadership should reflect the gender equality it promotes globally.
Speaking at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia would work with the incoming secretary-general after António Guterres's tenure.
“Namibia stands ready to work with the...

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