insert_link Namibia SADC Electoral Observation Mission for Namibia’s 2024 Elections 12 November 2024, Gaborone, Botswana: In line with the revised SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2021), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will observe Namibia’s upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections on November 27, 2024. The SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) will oversee the pre-election phase, polling day, and post-election processes to ensure they align with democratic principles such as transparency, fairness, and credibility. The SEOM […] today13 November, 2024
Namibia African elections workshop spotlights declining faith in democracy https://youtu.be/3CXvRhZQnss By Selma Taapopi An Afrobarometer survey of 30 African countries, including Namibia, shows a decline in a preference for democracy. Seventy-three percent of Africans preferred democracy between 2011/2013 as opposed to 66% in 2021/2023. In Namibia, the preference for democracy among citizens dwindled from 64% to 55%. Open Society Foundations senior advisor on advocacy Jeggan Grey-Johnson said the data indicates a loss of faith in democratic elections. Grey-Johnson shared this […] today24 July, 2024
