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As Namibians head to the polls, the stakes are higher than ever.
ANGOLA

Namibia faces its toughest election yet and could trigger a runoff

Swapo, which has been in power since the country gained independence from South Africa in 1990, is likely to retain parliamentary dominance but the presidential race is uncertain

  • Nnaemeka Ohamadike
5 min read
Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) supporters cheer in the streets of Gaborone in November as President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s party suffers a resounding defeat in general elections. (Photo by MONIRUL BHUIYAN/AFP via Getty Images)
AFRICA

The beginning of the end of the liberation party era

Nepotism, graft, shifting ideologies: Southern Africa’s liberation parties have experienced historic setbacks in 2024

  • Nic Cheeseman
5 min read
Tensions were rising on November 7, 2024 in Mozambique’s capital Maputo as police fired tear gas to disperse protesters gathered after the main opposition leader called to demonstrate election results. (Photo by ALFREDO ZUNIGA/AFP via Getty Images)
BMA SPOKESPERSON MMEMME MOGOTSI

SA closes Lebombo border again as unrest in Mozambique intensifies

South Africa has called for calm and issued a travel warning for the neighbouring country

  • Emsie Ferreira
2 min read
Mozambique President Elect Daniel Chapo. (Alfredo Zuniga/AFP via Getty Images)
AFRICA

Mozambique election: Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo declared election winner amid tension

The party that has ruled Mozambique since 1975 remains popular

  • Luis Nhachote, The Continent
2 min read
Outgoing President Filipe Nyusi’s Frelimo party has held power since independence from Portugal in 1975
AFRICA

Meet Mozambique’s four leading presidential candidates

Outgoing President Filipe Nyusi’s Frelimo party has held power since independence from Portugal in 1975

  • Agence France Presse
2 min read