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 faces election chaos as voting extended after ‘irregularities’
Opposition seeking to upend decades of governing Swapo dominance urges voters to stay the course and cast ballots.
Namibia votes for new president in most competitive election in decades
Voters waited in long queues outside polling stations in Namibia's capital Windhoek on Wednesday morning to cast their ballots for a new president and parliament in what could be a tough election to win for the ruling SWAPO party.
VOA60 Africa - Voters line up in Namibia in presidential and parliamentary elections
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 Votes for President and the Chance for Its First Female Leader
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 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 ruling SWAPO party, which is seeking to extend its 34-year rule. SWAPO has governed the southern African nation since leading it to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990.
Namibia votes for new president and parliament
Voters in Namibia are casting ballots to elect a new president and parliament in polls that could result in the country's first female head of state being elected. Incumbent Nangolo Mbumba took over as interim president following the death of Hage Geingob in February and as such is not in the running for this election.
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Namibia opposition leader says will not recognise vote
WINDHOEK - Namibia's top opposition presidential candidate, Panduleni Itula, on Saturday said that his party would not ...
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.
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Namibia votes in extended poll after flaws, opposition anger
Windhoek: Namibia s top opposition presidential contender urged voters Friday to keep casting their ballots despite ...
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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Gutter names Namibia’s Baby Warriors squad for U17 COSAFA tournament
The Namibia’s U17 Men’s National Team (Baby Warriors) reported for camp ahead of the highly anticipated COSAFA U217 ...
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Namibia extends voting after logistical issues
Namibians were still voting early Thursday, hours after polls were scheduled to close in a presidential and legislative ...