Sam Nujoma, Namibia's fiery freedom fighter and first president, dies aged 95

Sam Nujoma, the freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, has died. He was 95.

Feb 9, 2025 - 10:52
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Sam Nujoma, Namibia's fiery freedom fighter and first president, dies aged 95
Namibian and ruling Swapo party President Sam Nujoma speaks during an election rally in Windhoek, Namibia, Nov. 13, 2004.

Sam Nujoma, the freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, has died. He was 95.

(Image credit: Themba Hadebe)