Windhoek, March 1, 2025 (AFP) - Namibia bids farewell to founding father Nujoma

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2025-03-01

Thousands of Namibians and dignitaries gathered Saturday to mourn the country's independence leader, Sam Nujoma, as nearly a month of homage climaxed with a state funeral. Nujoma, the guerrilla leader who won independence for the desert nation from apartheid South Africa, died on February 9, aged 95. His casket -- draped in the blue, white, red and green Namibian flag -- was pulled in a gun carriage to its final resting place at the Heroes' Acre......

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WINDHOEK, 01 March 2025 - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arriving at Heroes' Acre in Windhoek for the burial of Namibia’s Founding President Sam Nujoma. (Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 01 March 2025 - Namibians from all walks of life are gathered at Heroes Acre for the burial of Founding President Sam Nujoma. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa)

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WINDHOEK, 01 March 2025 - Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Inspector General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo pictured at Heroes Acre ahead of the burial of Founding President Sam Nujoma. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 01 March 2025 - Namibians have flocked to Heroes’ Acre to witness the burial of Founding President Sam Nujoma. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 28 February 2025 - President Nangolo Mbumba paying his last respects to Founding President Sam Nujoma during Friday's memorial service. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 28 February 2025 - Angolan President Joao Lourenco pictured during the memorial service for Founding President Sam Nujoma on Friday. (Photo: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 28 February 2025 - Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba pictured during Founding President Sam Nujoma's memorial service on Friday. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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WINDHOEK, 28 February 2025 - Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa pays homage to Namibia's Founding President Sam Nujoma. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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