Namibia's female VP leads in presidential election marred by problems and opposition complaints
Namibians voted for president and for the makeup of Parliament in a large but sparsely populated country on the southwest coast of Africa that has swathes of desert running through it. Namibia has been governed by SWAPO since independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990.
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.
Namibia vote flawed but must continue: opposition leader
Namibia's main opposition leader said Friday that elections under way were marred by irregularities but the country needed to see them through before deciding on the next steps. Amid mounting opposition anger and claims that voters were being deliberately discouraged from casting their ballots,
Namibia opposition candidate furious after voting is prolonged for days
Partial results showed Panduleni Itula of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) trailing Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the ruling South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) candidate.
Namibia vote count begins with ruling party’s 34-year dominance under threat
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Namibians await vote results as ruling party seeks to extend 34-year rule
Analysts say the outcome could depend on young voters, who make up more than half of the electorate. Namibians are also choosing new members of parliament. Namibia is a vast and peaceful country with a sparse population of about three million, around half of whom are eligible to vote.
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 sparsely populated southwest African nation. Most Read from BloombergRiyadh Metro Partially Opens in Bid to Ease City’s Traffic JamsIn Traffic-Weary Toronto,
Namibia Opposition Leader Says Will Not Recognise Vote
Namibia's top opposition presidential candidate, Panduleni Itula, said Saturday 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 been logistical problems and voting was extended in several places. In a statement on Saturday,
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Namibia Fact Check Warns of Foreign Influence and Smear Campaigns Targeting Itula Ahead of Elections
Namibia Fact Check has expressed concern over recent social media attacks targeting opposition presidential candidate ...
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Namibia's Crucial Election: A Test for SWAPO's Long Reign
Namibians are heading to the polls to elect a new president and parliament, presenting a challenge to the ruling SWAPO party.
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WATCH: Namibia opposition has a responsibility from sponsors to challenge the results
Namibia's main opposition party has said it will not recognise results from this week's general election, where there have been logistical problems and voting ...
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Namibia: Itula Urges Voters to Honour Democratic Sacrifices
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Itula says democracy is critical for Namibia and citizens have a responsibility to shape the country's future through their votes.