Sam Nujoma, the revered leader who guided Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president, has died at the age of 95. Celebrated as the founding father of Namibia, Nujoma's death follows a brief hospitalization, prompting a period of national mourning. He is remembered for his charismatic leadership, which helped stabilize the nation post-colonial rule, and as a prominent figure among revolutionary leaders who fought against colonialism across Africa. His legacy includes spearheading the liberation struggle through SWAPO and fostering national reconciliation after the independence war.
Nujoma was revered in his homeland as a charismatic father figure who steered his country to democracy and stability after long colonial rule by Germany.
He was the last of a generation of African leaders who led their countries out of colonial or white minority rule, including South Africa's Nelson Mandela.
Nujoma headed the South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) that led the liberation struggle since its inception in 1960.
Many Namibians credited Nujoma's leadership for the process of national healing and reconciliation after the deep divisions caused by the independence war.
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