Namibia; Namibia's way to independence (1884-1920 colony German South West Africa; 1920 to 1990 as a mandate of the League of Nations part of South Africa); the first free elections in South West Africa (Namibia) take place under the supervision of the United Nations. The party events of SWAPO have the motto "One people; one nation". This is not to exclude any ethnic group in Namibia. Woman in traditional dress in front of the union headquarters in Katutura; with an election poster for the leader of the Swapo; Sam Nujoma.Katutura; 1989.