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As Namibians head to the polls, the stakes are higher than ever.
ANGOLA

Namibia faces its toughest election yet and could trigger a runoff

Swapo, which has been in power since the country gained independence from South Africa in 1990, is likely to retain parliamentary dominance but the presidential race is uncertain

  • Nnaemeka Ohamadike
5 min read
As Namibians head to the polls, the stakes are higher than ever.
ANC

Namibia elections: Can Swapo weather the storm?

There is a shift in the region away from the traditional dominance of liberation parties such as the ANC in South Africa and Frelimo in Mozambique

  • Nyasha Mpani
5 min read