Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been sworn in as Namibia’s first female president and the country’s fifth leader after winning elections last year.
Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, was sworn in by Namibian Chief Justice Peter Shivute after outgoing President Nangolo Mbumba, 83, transferred power to her on Friday during the country’s 35th Independence Day celebration.
The handover was originally planned for the Independence Stadium, the ceremony was relocated to the State House due to rare heavy rains.
The event was attended by heads of state from several African nations, including Angola, South Africa, and Tanzania.
Speaking during the inauguration, Tanzanian President Samia Hassan said Namibia is making history by swearing in a female president in Africa.
Hassan, who is also her country’s first female leader, thanked Nandi-Ndaitwah for “setting the bar”.
