South Africa and Namibia have long been embroiled in maritime disputes over territorial boundaries and the rights to exploit natural resources in their respective coastal waters. These conflicts have their roots in the colonial era and have evolved over time, leading to complex legal and diplomatic challenges. This article aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of these disputes, examining their historical background, the legal framework governing them, the arguments put forth by both countries to assert their sovereignty claims, the economic implications of the conflicts, the diplomatic efforts made to resolve them, the potential role of international arbitration, and finally, the prospects for resolving these disputes in the future.
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