Namibian founding president Sam Nujoma is laid to rest and praised as the last African liberator By: Sonja Smith, The Associated Press Posted: 8:17 AM CST Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025 Last Modified: 10: ...

OSHAKATI, Namibia (AP) — 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 ...

WINDHOEK (Reuters) -Sam Nujoma, the activist and guerrilla leader who became Namibia's first democratically elected president after it won its independence from apartheid South Africa, died aged 95 on ...

Rest in peace, Africa’s hero.” Mbumba said Nujoma’s death had “shaken” the country, adding, “He inspired us to rise to our feet and to become masters of this vast land of our ancestors.

Namibian founding president Sam Nujoma is laid to rest and praised as the last African liberator Associated Press Published Mar 01, 2025 • Last updated Mar 01, 2025 • 3 minute read ...