Namibia: Swapo’s decline in National Assembly seats sparks debate over future political control in Namibia – Africa Links 24

Swapo’s loss of 26 National Assembly seats since 2014 has sparked debate: Could the ruling party lose control of the lawmaking house by 2029?

The party maintained its grip on power after this year’s presidential and National Assembly elections with 51 seats, a downgrade from 63 seats in 2019.

In 2014, the party won 77 out of 96 seats, mainly backed by former president Hage Geingob’s prosperity promises.

Its presidential candidate this year, vice president Netumbo…