The Luanda Accord Expands as Namibia Joins, GJEPC and DMCC Move Toward Natural Diamond Council Membership

10 Feb 2026

The Luanda Accord held its second high-level meeting at the African Mining Indaba 2026, marking an expansion of collective action in support of global generic marketing for natural diamonds, led by the Natural Diamond Council (NDC).

The Accord brings together diamond-producing governments and industry stakeholders committed to sustained investment in protecting and promoting the natural diamond category. Its inaugural meeting took place in June 2025, with participation from producing countries and leaders across the global natural diamond value chain.

At today’s meeting, the Government of the Republic of Namibia formally became a signatory to the Luanda Accord, joining Angola, Botswana and the Democratic Republic of Congo. By signing, Namibia commits to supporting the natural diamond industry through an agreed contribution to global category marketing in alignment with the principles of the Luanda Accord.

At the same meeting, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and the NDC signed a Memorandum of Understanding that sets out a pathway for GJEPC to become an NDC member by 1 May 2026. Additionally, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) signed a Letter of Intent reflecting their continued commitment to advancing the objectives of the Luanda Accord, including through becoming a member of the NDC by 1 May 2026.

Together, these developments represent a significant step forward for the Luanda Accord and for the NDC as it advances its mission to protect and promote the integrity, desirability, and enduring value of natural diamonds worldwide.

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Source: NDC