South West African National Union

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The South West Africa National Union (SWANU) is the oldest political party in Namibia, formed in 1959. Most of its members came from the Herero people, while fellow independence movement SWAPO was mostly an Ovambo party.

Unlike SWAPO, it continues to be a radical Socialist and Nationalist party.^[1][2]

It is led by Rihupisa Kandando. The first President of SWANU was Fanuel Kozonguizi, who led from its formation in 1959 until 1966.

For 1999 elections it formed a “Socialist Alliance” with the Workers’ Revolutionary Party and got 0.35% of the vote.

In the 2004 elections it finished last with 3 610 votes and 0.44% of the vote.^[3]

[edit] See also

• Herero
• History of Namibia
• Namibian War of Independence
• SWAPO

[edit] See also

• website

[edit] References

1. ^ [1]
2. ^ The Namibian - The 1999 Elections
3. ^ Elections in Namibia

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