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Controversy as Namibia Elects 1st Woman President Nandi-Ndaitwah
AllAfrica ^ | December 9, 2024

Posted on 12/09/2024 1:39:35 PM PST by nickcarraway

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected Namibia's fifth president, making history as the country's first woman to hold this position.

Her victory cements the 34-year rule of the governing South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) party since independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990, though with fewer voters than in previous elections.

However, some opposition parties have rejected the results after ballot paper shortages forced election officials to extend voting until Saturday. Opposition parties have vowed to challenge the results in court, arguing that the extension was illegal.


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1 posted on 12/09/2024 1:39:35 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

“ballot paper shortages”

LOL...unlike here where ballots = 2X registered voters and “votes” = 1.2X ballots.


2 posted on 12/09/2024 1:45:44 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (“Facts can be ignored, but their consequences cannot be escaped” -- Thomas Sowell)
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To: nickcarraway

Adolf Hitler (literally) didn’t have enough support, but he’ll settle for winning his legislative seat.


3 posted on 12/09/2024 2:21:20 PM PST by rfp1234 (E Porcibus Unum)
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