Namibia is heading to local elections, and one candidate has caught global attention. Adolf Hitler Uunona, a long-time councillor with the ruling SWAPO party, is expected to win his constituency again. His name mirrors that of the infamous German dictator, but Uunona says it has nothing to do with Nazi ideology and was simply given by his father. While the internet reacts with shock and humour, voters say they’re focused on development, jobs and local governance. His win won’t change national power, but it has become one of the oddest election storylines of 2025.
