By Our Correspondent
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history as Namibia’s first female president-elect, securing 57% of the vote in the country’s recent election. The 72-year-old’s victory marks a significant milestone for Namibia, which gained independence in 1990.
Despite her victory, a group of opposition leaders has vowed to challenge the election results in court, citing irregularities. Some of these issues have been acknowledged by Namibia’s electoral commission, further fueling concerns about the fairness of the election process.
Nandi-Ndaitwah’s win represents a major step for gender representation in African politics, though the ongoing legal challenge could impact the final outcome. Her leadership is seen as pivotal in Namibia’s political future amid the contested election results.
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