Parties

Encyclopedia of Namibia · 10 items

Left

SWAPO Party

Party of the incumbent head of government

social democracy, democratic socialism, anti-imperialism

Founded: 1960
Current leader: Hifikepunye Pohamba

Democratic Turnhalle Alliance

conservatism, anti-communism, social conservatism

Founded: 1977
Current leader: McHenry Venaani

Left

South West Africa National Union

democratic socialism

Founded: 1959
Current leader: Usutuaije Maamberua

Left

Landless People's Movement

social democracy, land reform, agrarian reform

Founded: 2018

All People's Party

social democracy

Founded: 2008
Current leader: Ignatius Shixwameni

Congress of Democrats

democratic socialism

Founded: 1999

Republican Party

Founded: 1977
Current leader: Clara Gowases

United Democratic Front

Founded: 1989

National Unity Democratic Organisation

Founded: 2003
Current leader: Kuaima Riruako

Monitor Action Group

Founded: 1991

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Disclaimer

Area, population, form of government and office holders of Namibia follow public data sources, verified as of 2026-10-10. This dossier is for informational display only.