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Namibian independence leader Sam Nujoma dies aged 95

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Namibia's founding father Sam Nujoma, who led his country's fight for independence from South Africa, died Saturday aged 95, the presidency

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  1. New York Times

    Sam Nujoma of Namibia Dead at 95 (opens New York Times)

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    As the self-exiled leader of the South-West Africa People’s Organization, he directed a guerrilla army in a 24-year war for independence from South African rule.

  2. Digital Journal

    Namibian independence leader Sam Nujoma dies aged 95 (opens Digital Journal)

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    Namibia's founding father Sam Nujoma, who led his country's fight for independence from South Africa, died Saturday aged 95, the presidency

  3. The Conversation US

    Sam Nujoma personified Namibia’s struggle for freedom (opens The Conversation US)

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    Like many African leaders of his era, he was shaped by the struggle for resistance against colonial oppression. This was no romantic picnic.

  4. NPR

    Sam Nujoma, Namibia's fiery freedom fighter and first president, dies aged 95 (opens NPR)

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    Sam Nujoma, the freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, has died. He was 95.

  5. Black Enterprise

    Sam Nujoma, Namibia's First President And Leader Of Independence Movement, Has Died (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Sam Nujoma, the first President of Namibia and leader of its liberation movement, has died at age 95 within its capital city.

  6. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Tributes for Namibian independence leader Nujoma, dead at 95 (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    Sam Nujoma, who led a three-decade-long fight for Namibia

  7. The Guardian

    Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s first president, dies aged 95 (opens The Guardian)

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    Charismatic father of the nation led the fight for independence from South Africa and ruled for 15 years as the country’s first president

  8. CBS News

    Sam Nujoma, anti-apartheid activist and Namibia (opens CBS News)

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    Sam Nujoma, the freedom fighter who became Namibia's founding president after leading the country to independence from apartheid South Africa, has died.

  9. Green Field Reporter

    Sam Nujoma, Namibia's fiery freedom fighter and first president, dies aged 95 - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    OSHAKATI, Namibia (AP) — Sam Nujoma, the fiery white-bearded freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, and became known as the father of his nation, has died. He was 95.

  10. Al Jazeera

    Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s ‘founding father’ and first president, dies aged 95 (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Nujoma was revered for leading his country to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990.

  11. Deutsche Welle

    Namibia's 'founding father' Sam Nujoma dies at 95 – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Sam Nujoma is considered to be a key architect of Namibian democracy. He is survived by his wife and children.

  12. NBC News

    Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s fiery freedom fighter and first president, dies at age 95 (opens NBC News)

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    OSHAKATI, Namibia — Sam Nujoma, the fiery, white-bearded freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, and became known as the father of his nation, has died.

  13. Deutsche Welle

    Sam Nujoma battled South Africa and led a freed Namibia – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Sam Nujoma, a freedom fighter and the founding president of an independent Namibia, has died. He led his country to independence from apartheid South Africa.

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