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Namibia’s first female president emerges amid electoral challenges

A transformative moment in Namibian politics unfolded as Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah secured the presidency with 57 percent of the vote, becoming the nation’s first female leader. The ruling SWAPO party maintained its parliamentary majority, though by the narrowest margin in its 34-year governance, securing 51 seats in a close contest that reflects shifting political […]

Algiera’s Ruling Party Asks Ailing Bouteflika to Run for Fifth Term

Algeria’s ruling FLN party urged ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to run for a fifth term despite his frail health, which made his public appearances a thing of the past. “FLN wants the president to continue his mission he started in 1999, as head of the state,” said FLN Secretary General Djamel Ould Abbes, at a […]

Morocco to set up new gas power plant worth $415 million

Morocco plans a gas power plant near Al Wahda dam with a total capacity of 990 megawatts and for a cost of 415 million dollars. State-owned water and electricity utility will offer 20% of the funding while the rest will come from securitization and bank loans, Le Matin daily reported, citing an official financial document. […]