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Namibian Independence Leader Sam Nujoma Dies Aged 95

Namibia's founding father Sam Nujoma, who led his country's fight for independence from South Africa, died Saturday aged 95, the presidency announced.

International Business Times

Sam Nujoma: Namibia's Liberator, Founding Father

Namibia's first president Sam Nujoma, who died Saturday aged 95, was revered for leading his country to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990.

International Business Times

What has been announced by The Hague Group?

REPRESENTATIVES from nine nations across the world have come together to form The Hague Group in the Netherlands to implement economic and…

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Five artists, five nations: taking to the road to find southern Africa’s hidden stories

Zimbabwean art historian Barnabas Ticha Muvhuti travelled by road to five southern African countries – Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia, Mozambique and Zambia – in pursuit of hidden stories. His mission was to visit artists in their studios to learn about the environments in which they work and…

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ECI to host conference of Election Management bodies on January 23, 24

The conference is scheduled following an extraordinarily eventful year, when more than 70 countries with nearly half the world population went to polls. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Giant freshwater aquifer in southern Africa is under threat from mining

A huge underground water resource the size of Austria, the Stampriet Transboundary Aquifer System, stretches for 87,000km² across Namibia, South Africa and Botswana. It supplies 50,000 people in several towns with water pure enough to drink, and is their only source of water. But the Namibian government has awarded uranium…

The Conversation

Germany’s genocide in Namibia: deal between the two governments falls short of delivering justice

In early December 2024 the German and Namibian governments concluded negotiations over a joint declaration recognising the genocide committed by the German empire in South West Africa. Germany ruled the country as a colony between 1884 and 1915. It was declared a mandated territory by the Treaty of Versailles in…

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Martha Stewart Accused Of Making Embarrassing Photoshop Fail: “Where Did Your Hand Go?”

“Where is your left hand? Even without it u look stunning,” one fan said after Martha Stewart posted holiday snaps from her trip to Namibia. The post Martha Stewart Accused Of Making Embarrassing Photoshop Fail: “Where Did Your Hand Go?” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Ghana to Botswana: Why African voters are throwing out ruling parties

Several countries recorded total electoral power transfers while opposition groups made significant wins in others.

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Meet Namibia’s first female president-in-waiting, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (72) is almost guaranteed a place in Namibian history as the first woman to become the president of the southern African nation of three million people.

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7 tips for completing a desert marathon: top ultra runner Jon Shield reveals how he prepared for Namibia’s Desert Ultra

British athlete and ultra running coach Jon Shield reveals what it takes to smash a race across the Namibian desert

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Namibia elects Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as first woman president

Opposition party boycotted election result alleging malpractices after polling delayed

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Namibia elects its first female president in disputed elections

Vice-president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah avoids runoff vote, as win extends Swapo party’s 34-year hold on power

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Namibia Elects Its First Woman President

Namibia's ruling SWAPO party was declared winner Tuesday of last week's disputed elections, ushering in the southern African country's first woman president after a disputed vote that the main opposition has already said it does not recognise.

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Namibia elects Nandi-Ndaitwah as first female president

Namibia's ruling Swapo party was declared winner Tuesday of last week's disputed elections, ushering in the southern African country's first woman president after a disputed vote that the main opposition has already said it does not recognise.

Al Jazeera

Namibia set for first female president as disputed election count advances

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is leading the presidential race but could be forced into a run-off vote.

Al Jazeera

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.

The Independent UK

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 Extends Voting After Logistical Issues

Namibians were still voting early Thursday, hours after polls were scheduled to close in a presidential and legislative election set to test the ruling party's 34-year grip on power in the southern African nation.

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Namibia extends voting after logistical issues

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Namibia's First Female Leader Contender In Presidential Election

Namibia's historic presidential election features Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as a strong female contender addressing economic challenges and youth unemployment.

International Business Times

Namibia Votes With Ruling Party Facing Its Toughest Race Yet

Namibia's vice president was among the first voters in elections Wednesday that could see her become the desert nation's first woman leader, even as her ruling SWAPO party faces a strong challenge to its 34-year grip on power.

Radio France Internationale

Namibia's ruling party on edge as country holds presidential polls

The small southern African nation of Namibia goes to the polls on Wednesday for presidential and legislative elections. The ruling Swapo party is facing its tightest race since the country became independent in 1990.

Al Jazeera

Is Russia poisoning Namibia’s water in its hunt for uranium?

Russian nuclear energy company Rosatom is trying to drill for uranium in Namibia. Farmers say a key aquifer is at risk.

The Independent UK

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

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