Namibia Elects First Female President in Contested Election Outcome

Namibia's vice president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has been elected as the country's first female president. Official results show she secured 57% of the valid votes, surpassing the required 50% threshold. The election was marred by technical problems, and opinion parties have rejected the results. The 72-year-old won the election, becoming the first female president of Namibia. She stated that the Namibian nation has voted for peace and stability, and she expressed her gratitude towards the people.