African Union Commission chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat has paid tribute to Namibia’s founding president, Sam Nujoma, who died at age 95.
Nujoma died on Saturday, 8 February, due to ill health.
Mahamat describes Nujoma as a liberation icon and one of the world’s most illustrious revolutionary leaders.
“Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma was the epitome of courage, never wavering from his vision for a free Namibia and a unified Africa,” he posted on his X platform on Sunday.
He extends his condolences to founding first lady Kovambo Nujoma and their family.
