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African leaders gather for funeral of Namibia's 'founding father' Sam Nujoma


Published on 2025-03-01 16:40:39 - MSN
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  • African leaders past and present gathered in Namibia on Saturday to bury the country's "founding father" Sam Nujoma, who challenged colonialism and a military occupation by South Africa's racist white minority government.

The article from MSN discusses the funeral of Sam Nujoma, Namibia's founding father and first president, who passed away at the age of 99. Leaders from across Africa gathered in Windhoek, Namibia, to pay their respects at his state funeral. Nujoma, who led the country's independence movement and served as president from 1990 to 2005, was celebrated for his role in liberating Namibia from South African rule and for his efforts in nation-building. The ceremony highlighted his legacy as a freedom fighter and statesman, with tributes focusing on his contributions to peace, democracy, and development in Namibia and the broader African continent. The event also served as a moment for African leaders to reflect on the ongoing challenges and aspirations for unity and progress in Africa.

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