It is closely affiliated with Namibia's Baster community which is centered in Rehoboth.
The party was formed in 1998 by Baster leader Hans Diergaardt to the contest the 1998 local elections.
[1] Despite Diergaardt's death in February 1998, the party continued to run candidates.
For the 2009 general election, RRA signed a five-year electoral cooperation agreement with the All People's Party.
[1] RRA leader de Klerk said the agreement was a way for Rehoboth to have representation in the National Assembly of Namibia.