Namibia Set to Get 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. Most Read from BloombergRiyadh Metro Partially Opens in Bid to Ease City’s Traffic JamsAs Wars Rage,
Namibia's female VP leads in presidential election marred by problems
The issues threaten to overshadow any result, with Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling SWAPO party a strong contender to become Namibia's first female leader.
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 Africa.
Namibia opposition leader says will not recognise vote
Namibians voted Saturday on the last day of a controversially extended election with partial results expected after poll chaos and allegations of foul play. Electoral authorities prolonged voting until Saturday in presidential and legislative polls,
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.
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’s Ruling Party on Track to Retain Power, Early Election Results Show
Early results from Namibia’s elections show the ruling party is on track to maintain its almost 35-year grip on power in the ...
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Namibia: Swapo Tops Presidential Ballot With 33,048 Votes
The Swapo party of Namibia's presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, is leading in 10 constituencies with 33 048 votes for the presidential ballot preliminary results.
SWAPO's lead and IPC's Crossroads: A vision for Namibia's political future
So, Namibia's elections have come and gone, and let’s just say they were full of surprises or maybe not, depending on where ...
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's decision to extend election voting due to technical issues draws opposition complaints
Namibia’s elections agency has extended voting by several days due to technical issues and ballot paper shortages ...
Namibia's SWAPO faces new challenges in tight election
In southern Africa, liberation movements are losing ground. Namibia's SWAPO, in power since 1990, may see a decline but faces ...
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Thousands still queuing to vote after Namibia polls close
Logistical issues meant that thousands of Namibians were still waiting to vote in pivotal presidential and legislative ...