Economy / Namibia
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Namibia
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The country's politics are dominated by SWAPO, the former liberation movement that fought against white-rule, and which has ruled since independence in 1990. SWAPO is a benign but highly traditional ruler, in which age and guerrilla credentials count more than technical prowess. There are ethnic tensions between different groups, and a long-standing secessionist movement in the Caprivi region of the country, but on the whole Namibia is stable. One area of increasing concern is corruption, as evidenced by the country's slide from 28th to 41st in Transparency International's latest Corruption Perceptions Index. The problem seems to be most evident in