Namibia mourns founding President Nujoma, tributes pour in
The people of Namibia, Africa, and the world are mourning the death of Namibia’s founding president, Sam Nujoma, who passed away Saturday at the age of 95. Nujoma fought for and won Namibia’s independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 as leader of the Southwest Africa’s People’s Organization (SWAPO). The African National Congress (ANC), South Africa’s largest party, has lowered its flag to honor Nujoma’s death. ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Motsiri tells VOA’s James Butty, the ANC calls on Namibia to continue the fight until they gain the total liberation of their country and the African continent.