Article Title: Namibia has sworn in Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as its first female president, becoming Africa’s second directly elected female head of state.
22-03-2025
International Relations Current Affairs Analysis
Context
The first African nation to have a woman as thehead of statethrough direct election wasLiberia. Second is Namibia.
Location:Situated on the southwestern coast of Africa.
Neighbouring Nations: Angola (north), Zambia (northeast), Botswana (east), South Africa (south), and the Atlantic Ocean (west).
Geographic Features:
- Rivers:Permanent rivers include Kunene, Okavango, Zambezi, Mashi, and Orange River.
- Mountains:Brandberg Mountain is the highest peak (2,573 meters).
- Topographic Zones:CoastalNamib desert, Central Plateau, and the Kalahari region in the east.
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