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Uapingene risks political fallout over genocide panel – Kauandenge

Former National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) secretary general Josef Kauandenge says party secretary general Joseph Uapingene’s decision to join the Namibia-Germany Joint Declaration panel could deepen divisions within both the party and the Ovaherero Traditional Authority. Uapingene was appointed to the panel by the Ovaherero Traditional Authority faction led by the paramount chief, Hoze Riruako, […] The post Uapingene risks political fallout over genocide panel – Kauandenge appeared fi

The Namibian5 Aug 2026, 01:00 pm
Uapingene risks political fallout over genocide panel – Kauandenge

Former National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) secretary general Josef Kauandenge says party secretary general Joseph Uapingene’s decision to join the Namibia-Germany Joint Declaration panel could deepen divisions within both the party and the Ovaherero Traditional Authority.

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Uapingene was appointed to the panel by the Ovaherero Traditional Authority faction led by the paramount chief, Hoze Riruako, and not by Nudo.

The party has since distanced itself from the appointment, saying it never approved Uapingene’s participation.

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Originally published by The Namibian on 5 Aug 2026, 01:00 pm. View original article
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