Sam Nujoma, the first president of Namibia and a pivotal figure in the country's fight for independence from South African rule, passed away in Windhoek on February 8 at the age of 95. Nujoma led the South-West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) in its struggle against apartheid and foreign control, marking an important chapter in Africa's post-Cold War history. He served as president for 15 years after independence in 1990, representing one of the last leaders of Africa's liberation movements, and was significant in navigating the complex geopolitical landscape of the time.
"We started the armed struggle with only two sub-machine guns and two pistols. I got them from Algeria, plus some rounds of ammunition. That was the beginning of our fight for freedom and independence."
"Under my leadership, SWAPO fought tirelessly to free our land from oppression and achieve independence. We forged alliances strategically, balancing our relationships with the West and the East."
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