Namibia's founding father Sam Nujoma dies at 95

Sam Nujoma, the fiery white-bearded freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, and became known as the father of his nation, has died. He was 95. Nujoma's death …

Namibia’s ‘Founding Father’ Sam Nujoma Dies at 95

Sam Nujoma, the activist and guerrilla leader who became Namibia’s first democratically elected president after leading the country to independence from apartheid South Africa, passed away at the age of 95 on Saturday, the Namibian Presidency announced on …

Sam Nujoma: The Life and Legacy of Namibia’s Founding Father

Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s first president, passed away on Saturday at the age of 95. Revered for leading his country to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990, Nujoma was a towering figure in the nation’s history. As the leader of the South West …

Namibia mourns the loss of Sam Nujoma, its fiery freedom fighter and first president

Sam Nujoma, the fiery liberation warrior who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, has died. He was hailed as the nation’s father. He was 95. Nangolo Mbumba, the current president of …

Sam Nujoma Dies At 95: Namibia’s First President Passes Away

Namibia’s First President Passes Away Namibia’s first president, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, has died. He was 95. President Nangolo Mbumba confirmed Nujoma’s passing in a statement on Sunday morning. “It is therefore with utmost sorrow and sadness that I …

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Ruto's eulogy for Namibia's Nujoma ignites social media buzz

President William Ruto. [File, Standard] President William Ruto’s tribute to Namibia’s founding President Sam Nujoma has sparked debate online, with reactions ranging from praise to sharp criticism. Ruto described Nujoma as a selfless leader who dedicated …

Namibia’s First President Sam Nujoma Dies at 95

Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s first president and a towering figure in its fight for independence, has passed away at the age of 95. The announcement was made by the country’s current leader, President Nangolo Mbumba, who expressed “utmost sorrow and sadness” over …

Namibia’s first president and ‘founding father’ of nation dies aged 95

Sam Nujoma, the fiery white-bearded freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, has died aged 95. The death of Mr Nujoma, who became known as the father of his nation, …

Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s ‘founding father’ and first president, dies aged 95

Sam Nujoma, the revolutionary leader who guided Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, has died at 95. Hailed as Namibia’s “founding father”, Nujoma passed away on Saturday night …