Legendary Namibian leader Sam Nujoma, who guided the nation to independence and served as its first president, has died at the age of 95.
Namibia's former President Sam Nujoma has passed away at the age of 95. He died at a hospital in Windhoek last night. Nujoma, a revered figure in Namibian history, led the country to independence from apartheid South Africa. In a statement released this morning, the Namibian Presidency expressed profound grief over the loss of Nujoma, describing him as a towering figure in the nation's liberation struggle.
The statement noted that Nujoma had been hospitalized for medical treatment and observation over the past three weeks due to declining health. Born on May 12, 1929, Nujoma became Namibia's first President in 1990 after the country's hard-fought independence. He served two terms in office before stepping down in 2005, handing over power to his successor, former President Hifikepunye Pohamba. Nujoma's unwavering commitment to Namibia's freedom earned him international recognition, including the Order of Champions of O.R. Tambo in Gold for his role in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. He fought alongside South African freedom fighters, opposing the then-government's oppressive policies
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