Namibians await vote results as ruling party SWAPO seeks to extend 34-year rule
Spread This NewsBy BBC  VOTES are being counted in Namibia in what could be the most competitive election since independence from white-ruled South Africa 34 years ago. The poll was marred by logistical issues with voting continuing for an unscheduled second day on Thursday in some areas.
Namibia votes in extended poll after flaws, opposition anger
Electoral authorities have extended voting until Saturday in Namibia's presidential and legislative polls, after the original election day -- Wednesday -- was marred by logistical and technical failures that led to hours-long queues,
Namibia faces election chaos as voting extended after ‘irregularities’
Opposition seeking to upend decades of governing Swapo dominance urges voters to stay the course and cast ballots.
Namibian election: SWAPO faces new challenges in tight race
Namibia's SWAPO, in power since 1990, may see a decline in Wednesday's elections but faces no imminent collapse.Across southern Africa, support for long-standing ruling parties has dwindled over the past year.
Namibia's decision to extend election voting due to technical issues draws opposition complaints
Namibia’s elections agency has extended voting by several days due to technical issues and ballot paper shortages
Namibia Vote Delays Spark Opposition Fury
Namibia extended voting for a second time Thursday with the opposition crying foul after logistical failures prevented many people from casting ballots in the tightly fought election.
Namibia votes and could have its first female leader. But election upsets have shaken the region
A woman who joined Namibia’s independence movement in the 1970s is a strong contender to become its first female leader as the country votes in a presidential election.
Namibia reopens polls after election chaos in ruling party test
Namibians seized their second chance to vote Friday after elections were extended following logistic and technical failings that prevented many from casting their ballots two days ago, angering opposi
Namibia returns to polls amid chaos as SWAPO faces litmus test
Namibians returned to the polls on Friday at 36 reopened stations, two days after a chaotic election marred by technical issues, setting the stage for
Namibia votes in pivotal election that could upset SWAPO's long-running grip on power
Ndaitwah, could become the country’s first female president if elected. But the 72-year-old may be forced into a second-round run-off if she fails to garner at least half the vote
Namibia votes for new president in most competitive election in decades
Namibians go to the polls on Wednesday to elect a new president and parliament in what could be a tough election for the ruling SWAPO party, which is seeking to extend its 34-year rule. SWAPO has governed the southern African nation since leading it to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990.
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