Sam Nujoma: Sam Nujoma, the first President of Namibia and prominent leader of the freedom struggle, died at the age of 95. He breathed his last at a hospital in Windhoek on Saturday night. His death was confirmed by the current President Nangolo Mbumba on Sunday. He said that this is an irreparable loss for the whole country.
President Nangolo Bumba said that the foundation of the Republic of Namibia has been shaken by the demise of Nuzoma. He was hospitalized for the last three weeks due to poor health. Nujoma led the country in the most difficult phase of Namibia’s liberation struggle. He spent 30 years in exile before returning to parliamentary elections in 1989. When Namibia gained independence in 1990, he was elected the first President of the country.
Important role played in Namibia’s independence
Sam Nujoma played an important role in freeing Namibia from colonialism and apartheid. He led the freedom struggle for several decades and pushed the country forward in the direction of democracy and stability.
Nuzoma will be remembered as a visionary leader
Nuzoma is remembered as a visionary leader and nation builder in his country. He was part of the generation of Africa leaders who freed their countries from colonial rule and played an important role in building independent nations.