Namibia: Gender activists warn against celebrating as more women elected – More Top Stories 2

Gender activist Rosa Namises has cautioned that the increase in women elected as regional councillors in Namibia should not automatically be seen as progress, arguing that political strategy rather than empowerment may be driving the shift.

Namibia’s latest election results saw women elected across multiple regions including Ohangwena, Oshana, Omusati, Khomas, Kavango East and West, Otjozondjupa, Oshikoto and ||Kharas a notable shift from previous cycles in the regional council and…