Namibia votes for president and the chance for its first female leader
A 72-year-old woman who joined Namibia's independence movement in the 1970s is a strong contender to become its first female leader as the country votes in a presidential election on Wednesday. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is the current vice president and the ruling SWAPO party's candidate for president and leads after the
Is Namibia going to elect its first female leader?
If things work out as Namibia’s long-time governing party hopes, the country will be electing its first female head of state this week. But a mood of disillusionment with liberation movements in southern Africa,
Namibia elections set for Wednesday
Namibia is preparing for its seventh presidential and National Assembly elections since gaining independence 34 years ago, with the ruling SWAPO Party facing potential shifts in support. Vitalio Angula reports.
Namibia may elect its first-ever female president in elections this week
Namibia’s Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah could become the country’s first female president if she wins the presidential election Wednesday.
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Namibians will vote on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most competitive election
Namibia's Female VP Goes For Top Job
Political veteran Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah hopes to win Namibia's election Wednesday, becoming the country's first female president as her party prepares for its toughest race since independence.
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Russia woos Namibia to mine uranium, sparking water safety fears
Russian nuclear energy company Rosatom is trying to drill for uranium in Namibia. Farmers say a key aquifer is at risk.
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Namibia's ruling party on edge as country holds presidential polls
The South West Africa People's Organisation (Swapo) led Namibia to independence from South Africa in 1990 and has been the ...
Will Namibia’s Liberation Party Be the Next to Fall in Africa?
Voters head to the polls on Wednesday in the latest test for one of southern Africa’s liberation parties, which have been ...
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Namibia elections 2024: Who’s in the running and what’s at stake?
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Namibia votes today, 5 things about general election in the African nation
Namibia is holding elections today, with its history of genocide, SWAPO party leadership, drought challenges, and uranium ...
Namibia votes with ruling party seeking to extend 34-year rule
Namibians go to the polls on Wednesday to elect a new president and parliament in what could be a tough election for the ...
As Namibia Votes, Its Ruling Party Faces Toughest Race Yet
Namibians vote Wednesday in pivotal presidential and legislative elections that could upset the ruling South West Africa People's Organisation's 34-year grip on power.
Namibia's SWAPO faces new challenges in tight election
Neighboring Mozambique is facing violent unrest after Frelimo's disputed election win. Opposition parties have recently won ...
Namibia to vote in toughest election yet for ruling party
Namibians will vote on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most competitive election yet for the ruling SWAPO party, ...
Five Things To Know About Namibia
Southern Africa's sparsely populated desert nation of Namibia holds presidential and legislative elections Wednesday.