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SWAPO Party of Namibia
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News •

President calls for unity as nation commemorates Cassinga massacre • May 2, 2025, 12:06 AM ET (The Namibian)
Swapo warned against hunting parliament ‘traitors’ • Apr. 29, 2025, 10:04 AM ET (The Namibian)
IPC slams Swapo for ‘committee capture’ as ruling party dominates National Assembly oversight roles • Apr. 26, 2025, 8:59 PM ET (The Namibian)
Herunga defends Swapo amid criticism of 65-year celebration • Apr. 23, 2025, 7:52 AM ET (The Namibian)
65 years on: Swapo has failed to deal with poverty – analysts • Apr. 22, 2025, 7:52 AM ET (The Namibian)

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Also Known As Ovamboland People’s Organization • SWAPO • South West Africa People’s Organization
Date 1960 - present
Areas Of Involvement guerrilla warfare • national liberation movement
Related People Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah • Hifikepunye Pohamba • Sam Nujoma

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