Windhoek, Nov 28, 2024 (AFP) - Namibia extends voting for two days after massive delays

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2024-11-28

Namibia's election authority announced Thursday two extra days of voting at some polling stations after logistical failures prevented many people from casting ballots in the ruling party's most contested election yet. The commission had already extended voting into Thursday due to the long lines of people still waiting to cast their ballots after the scheduled closing time of 9:00 pm (1900 GMT) Wednesday. Thirty-six polling stations will be open......

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