Namibia's ruling party moves to centralise power

The ruling party has sidelined its 'radical' wing, while also making moves to consolidate executive power

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In this article

  • Ekandjo
  • Pragmatist
  • Health issues
  • Moderate faction
  • Centralisation
  • Secure majority
  • Party patronage
  • State largesse
  • Authoritarian?
  • Stronger institutions
  • Foreign relations
  • African solidarity

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