Current Affairs | Namibia has sworn in Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as its first female president, becoming Africa’s second directly elected female head of state.

Namibia has sworn in Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as its first female president, becoming Africa’s second directly elected female head of state.

Namibia Has Sworn In Netumbo Nandi-ndaitwah As Its First Female President, Becoming Africa’s Second Directly Elected Female Head Of State.

March 22, 2025

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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.