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.

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is aiming to become Namibia's first female leader amid a presidential election marked by economic hardships and a desire for change in the southern African nation. As the ruling SWAPO party faces waning support,

As the year 2024 draws to a close, analysts, observers, and ruling classes across the world are on edge. By the end of the year, about 64 countries will have undergone elections. The recent conclusion of elections in South Africa,

Namibia's Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah could become the country’s first female president if she wins the presidential election Wednesday. At least 1.4 million people, or about half of the population,

Namibians will vote on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most competitive election yet for the ruling SWAPO party, which has governed the southern African nation for 34 years.

A 72-year-old 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 on Wednesday. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is the current vice president and the ruling SWAPO party's candidate for president and leads after the results of special early voting among citizens overseas and the armed forces were announced earlier this month.