Namibia's female VP leads in presidential election marred by problems and opposition complaints
Namibia’s ruling party presidential candidate leads in early results of an election characterized by technical problems which caused voting to be extended for three days
Namibia poised to elect first female leader
Ndaitwah, could become the nation’s first female president if she wins the highly anticipated presidential election
Namibia votes and could have its first female leader. But election upsets have shaken the region
A 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.
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Namibia: Voters waited in long queues outside polling stations in the capital Windhoek on Wednesday morning to cast ballots for a new president and parliament in what could be a tough election to win for the ruling SWAPO party.
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, which has governed the southern African nation for 34 years.
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.
Namibia Set to Get First Female Leader, Partial Vote Count Shows
Partial results from Namibia’s elections show the sparsely populated southwest African nation is on course to appoint its first female leader since it gained independence almost 35 years ago.
Election crisis unfolds in Namibia as opposition leader refuses to recognise result
Namibia's top opposition presidential candidate, Panduleni Itula, said Saturday that his party would not recognise the results of a controversially extended election marred by chaos and allegations of foul play.
Namibia opposition refuses to recognise poll result
Namibia’s main opposition party has said it will not recognise results from this week’s general election, where there have ...
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Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah: Anne Waiguru, Kagure celebrate as Namibia elects 1st female president
Ndaitwah, of the SWAPO Party of Namibia won the presidential elections to become the second woman to hold such a position in ...
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 ...
Namibia Votes In Extended Poll After Flaws, Opposition Anger
Namibia's top opposition presidential contender urged voters Friday to keep casting their ballots despite "irregularities" in ...
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Namibia’s decision to extend election voting due to technical issues draws opposition complaints
WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Voting in Namibia for a new president and parliament has been extended into the weekend by the electoral agency due to shortages of ballot papers, a move challenged by ...
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Strengthening integrity: Lessons from Namibia’s elections and anti-corruption efforts
Namibia’s elections highlighted the cost of inefficiency and the importance of trust. But they also present an opportunity to rebuild systems and strengthen institutions for the public good. These ...
Ballot Counting Slowly Under Way In Namibia After Long Delays
Namibians were still voting early Thursday, hours after polls were scheduled to close in a presidential and legislative ...
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Namibia: Opposition Parties Support Planned IPC Election Court Challenge
Opposition parties say they are standing behind the Independent Patriots for Change's decision to legally challenge the ...