Namibia follows a largely independent foreign policy, with persisting affiliations with states that aided the independence struggle, including Cuba. With a small army and a fragile economy, the Namibian Government's principal foreign policy concern is developing strengthened ties within the Southern African region. A dynamic member of the Southern African Development Community, Namibia is a vocal advocate for greater regional integration. Namibia became the 160th member of the UN on <answer>23 April 1990</answer>. On its independence it became the fiftieth member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
When did Namibia join the UN?
23 April 1990