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Moses Magadza An intergovernmental organisation that supports sustainable democracy globally has called for sustained action to dismantle systemic barriers impeding women's full participation in political life. Gram Matenga, the regional head of programmes for Africa and West Asia at the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), made the call on Wednesday at the official opening of a high-level roundtable on women in politics and decision-making roles in Namibia. Matenga commended Namibia for electing its first female president earlier this year, calling it “an extraordinary achievement that resonates across the African continent and globally.” He also paid tribute…