Albert Kawana
Albert Kawana (born 26 March 1956) is a Namibian politician. A member of SWAPO, Kawana has been a member of the National Assembly and cabinet since 2000, serving in various positions. Since April 2021 he is minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security. A lawyer by training, Kawana led Namibia's legal team in the Kasikili Island dispute, which was argued before the International Court of Justice.
The Honourable Albert Kawana MP | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security | |
| Assumed office 22 April 2021 | |
| President | Hage Geingob |
| Preceded by | Frans Kapofi |
| Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources | |
| In office 13 November 2019 – 22 April 2021 | |
| President | Hage Geingob |
| Preceded by | Bernhard Esau |
| Succeeded by | Derek Klazen |
| Attorney general | |
| In office 8 February 2018 – 21 March 2020 | |
| President | Hage Geingob |
| Preceded by | Sacky Shanghala |
| Succeeded by | Festus Mbandeka |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 21 March 2015 – 8 February 2018 | |
| President | Hage Geingob |
| Preceded by | Utoni Nujoma |
| Succeeded by | Sacky Shanghala |
| In office 2003–2004 | |
| President | Sam Nujoma |
| Preceded by | Ngarikutuke Tjiriange |
| Succeeded by | Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana |
| Minister of Presidential Affairs | |
| In office 21 March 2005 – 21 March 2015 | |
| President | Hifikepunye Pohamba |
| Succeeded by | Frans Kapofi |
| Deputy Minister of Justice | |
| In office 2000–2003 | |
| President | Sam Nujoma |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 March 1956 Katima Mulilo, South West Africa |
| Nationality | Namibian |
| Political party | SWAPO |
| Alma mater | University of Warwick |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Profession | Politician |
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