Diplomatic shake-up on the cards
President Hage Geingob is expected to make some changes to his diplomatic postings in the coming days, Namibian Sun has learned.
According to reliable government sources, the presidency has recalled ambassadors and high commissioners, who will be back in the country before the end of the year, while others have run their course at their various postings. A source told Namibian Sun that presidency permanent secretary Samuel Goagoseb will be posted to Cuba, while the current ambassador to Cuba, Jerobeam Shaanika, is likely to return to Namibia permanently. Namibian Sun also has it on good authority that former presidential press secretary Albertus Aochamub will make his way to France, while home affairs PS Patrick Nandago will be posted to Angola.
Although there has been no official communication, a number of high commissioners and ambassadors, including those to the United Nations, have announced their farewells on social media. On 24 October, Namibia's ambassador to India, Pius Dunaiski, posted pictures of his farewell party at the Namibian High Commission in New Delhi. Namibia's ambassador to Sweden, Morina Muuondjo, posted her farewell speech on Facebook, as she bids farewell to her posting in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Iceland.
“My tenure as the ambassador of Namibia to the kingdoms of Sweden, Denmark, Norway and the Republic of Iceland is coming to an end in October. My family and I have truly enjoyed our stay in Sweden and we will be leaving with fond and very happy memories,” Muuondjo posted. Shaanika posted a farewell video clip on Facebook. On Twitter, Namibia's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Sabine Bohlke-Moller's departure was also announced last week when UNAids executive director Michel Sidibe bid his farewell, saying she will be sorely missed. “Your many friends at the UNAids headquarters will miss you. We wish you all the best on your return to the ministry of international relations and cooperation in Namibia,” said Sidibe.
Meanwhile The Patriot newspaper reported on Friday that the cut-off date for the affected diplomats is 31 October for them to return home.
When contacted for comment, presidential affairs minister Martin Andjaba referred questions to current press secretary Alfredo Hengari.
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According to reliable government sources, the presidency has recalled ambassadors and high commissioners, who will be back in the country before the end of the year, while others have run their course at their various postings. A source told Namibian Sun that presidency permanent secretary Samuel Goagoseb will be posted to Cuba, while the current ambassador to Cuba, Jerobeam Shaanika, is likely to return to Namibia permanently. Namibian Sun also has it on good authority that former presidential press secretary Albertus Aochamub will make his way to France, while home affairs PS Patrick Nandago will be posted to Angola.
Although there has been no official communication, a number of high commissioners and ambassadors, including those to the United Nations, have announced their farewells on social media. On 24 October, Namibia's ambassador to India, Pius Dunaiski, posted pictures of his farewell party at the Namibian High Commission in New Delhi. Namibia's ambassador to Sweden, Morina Muuondjo, posted her farewell speech on Facebook, as she bids farewell to her posting in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Iceland.
“My tenure as the ambassador of Namibia to the kingdoms of Sweden, Denmark, Norway and the Republic of Iceland is coming to an end in October. My family and I have truly enjoyed our stay in Sweden and we will be leaving with fond and very happy memories,” Muuondjo posted. Shaanika posted a farewell video clip on Facebook. On Twitter, Namibia's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Sabine Bohlke-Moller's departure was also announced last week when UNAids executive director Michel Sidibe bid his farewell, saying she will be sorely missed. “Your many friends at the UNAids headquarters will miss you. We wish you all the best on your return to the ministry of international relations and cooperation in Namibia,” said Sidibe.
Meanwhile The Patriot newspaper reported on Friday that the cut-off date for the affected diplomats is 31 October for them to return home.
When contacted for comment, presidential affairs minister Martin Andjaba referred questions to current press secretary Alfredo Hengari.
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