Namibia: In Defence of Monica Geingos

As the founder of the Global First Ladies Alliance (GFLA) and someone who has had the privilege of working with more than 80 first ladies across 15 years, I feel compelled to respond to the recent criticism of former first lady Monica Geingos.

Namibia has long been a beacon of democratic ideals and the peaceful transition of power, setting an example for the world to follow. The respectful handing over of leadership, particularly among the nation’s first ladies, has been a hallmark of this…