Namibia votes for new president in most competitive election in decades


Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba casts his vote in the elections in Windhoek, Namibia, November 27, 2024. PHOTO | REUTERS

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  • SWAPO has governed the southern African nation since leading it to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990. Its presidential candidate, Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, would be the country's first female leader if she wins.

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