A Historic Election in Namibia: Female Leadership and Rising Opposition

Namibia’s 2024 election marked a historic shift. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah won the presidency with 57.31% of the vote, becoming Africa’s fourth female head of state. Her victory, while significant, highlighted deeper political changes. SWAPO, which has governed since 1990, saw its parliamentary seats drop from 63 to 51. The opposition Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) gained […]