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, coupled with the anti-incumbency feeling in many parts of the world, may pose a threat to what would be an historic achievement.
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 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.
As Namibia heads to polls, longtime ruling party SWAPO faces toughest challenge
Namibia’s SWAPO party is facing its toughest election yet, as young voters and strong opposition are threatening its 34-year rule
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. Since Ellen Johnson Sirleaf won elections in Liberia in 2006,
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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Southern Africa's sparsely populated desert nation of Namibia holds presidential and legislative elections Wednesday.
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