Oil and gas rich Namibia elects first female president

Ruling SWAPO party also retains parliamentary majority, but only just

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling SWAPO party will be Namibia's next president. — Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling SWAPO party will be Namibia's next president.Photo: AFP/SCANPIX

Iain Esau

Africa CorrespondentLondon

Published 4 December 2024, 10:16Updated 4 December 2024, 10:16

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