Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Elected Namibia's First Female President

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history by becoming Namibia's first female president, securing over 57% of the votes in the recent elections held on November 27, 2024. Her victory has been widely celebrated, with congratulations from the African Union and former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, who praised the confidence the Namibian people placed in her leadership. Despite the celebrations, the main opposition party, Independent Patriots for Change, has rejected the election results, citing significant electoral malpractices. Nandi-Ndaitwah, a long-standing member of the ruling SWAPO party, is seen as a key figure in Namibia's political landscape, having previously served as vice president. The election results indicate a continued dominance of the SWAPO party since the country's independence in 1990, amid calls for addressing electoral grievances through legal channels. Women leaders across Africa have also expressed their support for Nandi-Ndaitwah's historic achievement, highlighting it as a significant step for female representation in governance.