Namibia’s Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Anne-Marie Nainda, has been officially endorsed by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Namibian government as the region’s candidate for the presidency of INTERPOL.
Her nomination comes ahead of the 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly, scheduled to take place in Morocco from 24 to 27 November, where member countries will elect a new president to lead the global policing body.
Namibian Police Force Inspector General Joseph Shikongo on Tuesday appealed to the international policing community and partners to support Nainda’s candidature.
He said Nainda “exemplifies professionalism, integrity and vast operational experience… essential for advancing INTERPOL’s global mission.”
Nainda’s candidacy was first recommended by the SADC Chiefs of Police Sub-Committee and the Southern African Police Chiefs Cooperation Organisation during their annual meeting held in Tanzania in June.
With decades of experience in law enforcement, Nainda has held senior command roles within the Namibian Police Force and contributed to international policing efforts through INTERPOL and other multilateral platforms.
Her nomination is seen as a reflection of Namibia’s growing role in global peace and security, and its commitment to international cooperation in combating transnational crime.
The upcoming election in Morocco will determine the next president of INTERPOL, a role that oversees the organisation’s strategic direction and represents its 195 member countries.
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