Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s ‘Father of the Nation,’ dies at 95 Former Namibian President and independence leader Sam Nujoma passed away on Saturday (8) at the age of 95. The Namibian government confirmed his death, highlighting his legacy as the architect of the country’s sovereignty. Nujoma, who had been hospitalized in recent weeks due to health complications, led the resistance against South African rule and became Namibia’s first head of state after gaining independence in 1990. https://africaheadline.com/sam-nujoma-namibias-father-of-the-nation-dies-at-95/