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Namibia: From freedom fighter to Namibia’s first woman president – News

Namibia: From freedom fighter to Namibia’s first woman president – News

Africa Links 24 with Wedaeli Chibelushi
Published on 2024-12-06 09:03:15

Nicknamed ‘NNN’, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history by being elected as Namibia’s first woman president.

The 72-year-old won more than 57% of the vote, with her closest rival, Panduleni Itula, getting 26%, according to the electoral commission.

This is just the latest episode in a life packed with striking events – Nandi-Ndaitwah has fought against occupying powers, fled into exile and established herself as one of the most prominent women in Namibian…

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