Namibia's decision to extend election voting due to technical issues draws opposition complaints
Namibia's elections agency has extended voting by several days due to technical issues and ballot paper shortages.
Namibia reopens polls after election chaos in ruling party test
Namibians seized their second chance to vote Friday after elections were extended following logistic and technical failings that prevented many from casting their ballots two days ago, angering opposition parties aiming to loosen the ruling SWAPO party's ...
Namibia vote delays spark opposition fury
Namibia extended voting for a second time Thursday with the opposition crying foul after logistical failures prevented many people from casting their ballots in the tightly fought election. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) kept certain polling stations overnight into Thursday and allowed others to begin ballot counting.
Namibia votes for new president in most competitive election in decades
Voters waited in long queues outside polling stations in Namibia's capital Windhoek on Wednesday morning to cast their ballots for a new president and parliament in what could be a tough election to win for the ruling SWAPO party.
Thousands still queuing to vote after Namibia polls close
Logistical issues meant that thousands of Namibians were still waiting to vote in pivotal presidential and legislative elections late on Wednesday as the polling stations were scheduled to close.
Namibia extends voting again in close elections
Namibia extended voting for a second time Thursday with the opposition crying foul after logistical failures prevented many people from casting their ballots in the closely fought election. With the ruling party facing its strongest challenge yet,
Namibia's Opposition Calls For Vote To Be Suspended Amid Confusion
The presidential and legislative polls are a key test for the ruling South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) party that has governed the mineral-rich country since independence 34 years ago and is facing its toughest election challenge yet.
Namibia polls reopen despite objections from the opposition
Namibians returned to vote on Friday in 36 polling stations reopened two days after a chaotic election, set to test the ruling party's 34-year grip on power, was marred by technical problems. But because Namibians can vote at any given polling station,
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Namibians await vote results as ruling party SWAPO seeks to extend 34-year rule
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SWAPO’s drop in polls – could this be a death knell to struggle politics?
As Namibians headed to the polls earlier this week, SWAPO the liberation movement birthed by struggle luminaries, Sam Nujoma, and Andimba ...
Namibian election: SWAPO faces new challenges in tight race
Namibia's SWAPO, in power since 1990, may see a decline in Wednesday's elections but faces no imminent collapse.Across ...
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Namibia returns to polls amid chaos as SWAPO faces litmus test
Namibians returned to the polls on Friday at 36 reopened stations, two days after a chaotic election marred by technical ...
Namibia votes and could have its first female leader. But election upsets have shaken the region
A woman who joined Namibia’s independence movement in the 1970s is a strong contender to become its first female leader as ...
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Namibia vote count begins with ruling party’s 34-year dominance under threat
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Namibia votes in pivotal election that could upset SWAPO's long-running grip on power
Ndaitwah, could become the country’s first female president if elected. But the 72-year-old may be forced into a second-round ...
Will Namibia’s Liberation Party Be the Next to Fall in Africa?
Voters head to the polls on Wednesday in the latest test for one of southern Africa’s liberation parties, which have been ...