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Who is Namibia's first female president, Nandi-Ndaitwah?

Okeri Ngutjinazo
December 4, 2024

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah triumped over a field of men to win Namibia's election. She'll be Africa's fourth female leader.

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Namibia votes as ruling party faces toughest race yet

Namibia votes as ruling party faces toughest race yet

Namibia voted for a new parliament and president. The ruling SWAPO party seeks to extend its 34-year rule with the country's first female head of state. Strong opposition could force Namibia's first runoff as unemployment and poverty erode SWAPO’s support. With results expected in days, DW reporter Jasko Rust explained how this might be the latest setback for post-colonial leaders in the region.
PoliticsNovember 27, 202404:43 min
Namibia | Drei Wanderer fotografieren einen abgestorbenen Baum in der Salz-Ton-Pfanne

Will Namibia's new tit-for-tat visa policy do more harm than good?

Will Namibia's new tit-for-tat visa policy do more harm than good?

Namibia is imposing new visa restrictions on over 30 countries that it says do not reciprocate the ease of entry it grants their citizens. Can the tit-for-tat move make things fair, or will it backfire on the southern African country?
TravelAugust 5, 202403:10 min
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Namibia's president 'committed to green hydrogen program'

Namibia's president 'committed to green hydrogen program'

Namibian leader Nangolo Mbumba says his country values cooperation with Germany in creating clean energy and addresses how German aid could be used to help communities affected by colonial-era atrocities.
PoliticsOctober 9, 2024
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More on Politics from Africa

Members of the United Nations Security Council vote in May, 2024.

UN Security Council: Africa's push for permanent seats

The historic under-representation of Africa on the UN Security Council is back in the spotlight. Is change long overdue?
PoliticsAugust 14, 202402:39 min
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Does it help to be rude to your president?

Kenyan officials warned that "goons" who heckle President Ruto will be arrested.
PoliticsJuly 31, 202403:27 min
Russian mercenaries walking with weapons in northern Mali

Wagner's presence in Africa and what it gets in return

The Wagner Group is likely to continue in Africa despite Yevgeny Prigozhin's death. What does it gain by being there?
PoliticsAugust 31, 202301:36 min
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Abu Mohamed al-Jolani, head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), poses for a selfie (file photo)

EU mulls relations with Syria's new leaders

With other actors being quick to try to exert influence, the EU must decide how to engage with those now in power.
PoliticsDecember 18, 202402:38 min
French NATO troops exercise with a Ceaser howitzer at a training area in Finland.

NATO holds its largest-ever artillery exercise in Europe

DW's Alexandra von Nahmen reports from a training area in Finland's far north, close to the border with Russia.
PoliticsNovember 21, 202402:37 min
Fact check composite picture showing a sign with a mosque depicted on it lying on the ground. The image has the words "Disinformation against Muslims on the rise" and a blue tick mark.

Fact check: Disinformation against Muslims on the rise

Hate comments against Muslims and migrants have increased sharply. Here's a look at the most common narratives and who is behind them. 
PoliticsOctober 22, 202408:02 min
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