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Namibia Elects Its First Female President Amid Controversial Elections

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected Namibia's first female president, but the election results are being challenged due to numerous technical issues.

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Updated: Dec 3rd, 2024, 6:07 PM ET

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Namibia has elected its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who won 57% of the vote in last week's election. However, the election was marred by significant technical glitches, including ballot shortages that led to a three-day extension of voting. The SWAPO party, which Nandi-Ndaitwah leads, remains in power, extending its 34-year rule post-independence. Opposition parties have rejected the election results, claiming they were unconstitutional, and have indicated plans for a legal challenge. The situation reflects rising frustrations over governance issues, particularly among young voters facing economic hardships.

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