Nujoma was revered in his homeland as a charismatic father figure who steered his country to democracy [File: Wilfred Kajese/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images] Published On 9 Feb 20259 Feb 2025 Sam ...

Thousands of Namibians and dignitaries gathered Saturday to mourn the country's independence leader, Sam Nujoma ... ethnic ...

Revered as "father of the nation" and the icon of Namibia's liberation struggle, Sam Nujoma lived up to these expectations in more ways than one. His warm, broad smile and easy-going manner made ...

In a poignant display of remembrance and national pride, the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy hosted a ceremonial ...

President John Dramani Mahama has signed the book of condolence at the Namibian High Commission in Accra in honour of the late former Namibian leader, Sam Nujoma. In his heartfelt message ...

Namibian and ruling Swapo party President Sam Nujoma speaks during an election rally in Windhoek, Namibia, Nov. 13, 2004. Credit: AP/Themba Hadebe His casket, draped in the Namibian flag with the ...

Sam Nujoma, the fiery ... and became known as the father of his nation, has died. He was 95. Nujoma's death was announced Sunday by current Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba, who said Nujoma ...

WINDHOEK, Namibia — Sam Nujoma, the fiery freedom fighter ... the most gallant son of our land could not recover from his illness," Mbumba added. Nujoma was revered in his homeland as a ...

The first president of independent Namibia, Sam Nujoma ... people of his beloved country." King Charles III said he and Queen Camilla had been "profoundly saddened" to learn of Nujoma's death.