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

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

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola. Photo: Phill Magakoe/Gallo Images

Lamola calls for calm in Mozambique ahead of SADC summit

South Africa was always concerned that strife in a neighbouring country could spill over to its soil, the international relations minister said

  • Emsie Ferreira
3 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)

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)

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

The party that has ruled Mozambique since 1975 remains popular

  • Eyaaz
2 min read
Mozambique’s ruling Frelimo party has chosen a relatively unknown regional governor, Daniel Chapo, as its new leader, which will make him the successor to President Filipe Nyusi if the party wins this year’s elections.

Mozambique’s governing party chooses new leader

With the change in leadership of Frelimo, the country is likely to have a new president after the elections on 9 October

3 min read