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South Africa: Cosatu Mourns the Passing of the Founding Father of Namibia, Sam Nujoma

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Press Release - The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) joins the people of Namibia and the continent in mourning the passing of Namibia's founding President Sam Nujoma.

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The Washington Post

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Sam Nujoma, who led Namibia after independence struggle, dies at 95

Before independence in 1990, Mr. Nujoma directed a Cold War-era insurgency against South African control of the mineral-rich former German colony.

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South Africa: Cosatu Mourns the Passing of the Founding Father of Namibia, Sam Nujoma

Press Release - The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) joins the people of Namibia and the continent in mourning the passing of Namibia's founding President Sam Nujoma.

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News Ghana

Founding Namibian President Sam Nujoma Laid to Rest After State Funeral

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Abayomi Azikiwe, https://newsghana.com.gh/founding-namibian-president-sam-nujoma-laid-to-rest-after-state-funeral/Revolutionary leader took control of the South-West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) and led the organization to victory over the racist apartheid system Historical Review Sam Nujoma, the founding president of the Republic of Namibia and longtime leader of the South-West Afri…

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Voice of Nigeria

African Diplomats Mourn Late Namibia President Nujoma

The League of African Ambassadors has joined the international community to mourn the death of Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s founding president, who died at 95. Nujoma was a renowned revolutionary, anti-apartheid activist, and politician who played a pivotal role in Namibia’s struggle for independence from South African rule. As the first president of Namibia, Nujoma served three terms from 1990 to 2005, leading the country through a transition from apa…

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nigerianewspapers.net

Farewell to a legend: Nigeria mourns Namibia’s founding father, Sam Nujoma

Farewell to a legend: Nigeria mourns Namibia’s founding father, Sam Nujoma Dr. Sam Nujoma Published By: Kazeem Ugbodaga By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Namibia, the Nujoma family, and the entire Southern African region following the passing of Dr. Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s founding President and a revered figure in Africa’s liberation struggle. Dr. N…

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observer24.com.na

Nujoma’s passing sparks reflection across continents – News Stand

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Regional and international organisations have expressed their condolences following the passing of the founding president, Sam Nujoma, describing him as a fearless liberation hero whose legacy shaped the country’s independence. The South African Students Union (SASU) described Nujoma as “a towering figure in Africa’s liberation struggle.”. “He dedicated his life to the fight for Namibia’s freedom,” said the union. It also

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