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Namibia’s Treaty-Making Process: Aligning Constitutional Principles with International Commitments

This article examines Namibia’s treaty-making process, highlighting its constitutional framework and commitment to balancing national sovereignty with international obligations. It discusses the roles of the President and National Assembly in treaty negotiations and ratification, Namibia’s monist-leaning approach to international law, and its relationship with the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties.