Namibia makes history with swearing-in of first female president

NAMPA

2025-03-21

WINDHOEK, 21 March 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah receives the instruments of power after taking her oath of office at State House on Friday. (Photo: Contributed)

By Andreas Thomas
WINDHOEK, 21 MAR (NAMPA) - Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was on Friday sworn in as Namibia’s fifth president, becoming the country’s first female head of state, and the second elected female head of state in Africa's history.
“I will protect the independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the material and spiritual resources of the Republic of Namibia. And I will endeavour to the best of my ability to ensure justice for all t...

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