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Hage Geingob

president of Namibia
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Hage Geingob served as the president of Namibia, a nation known for its political and economic stability in the 21st century. He was a member of the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) party. Geingob first won the presidency in the November 2014 elections, securing 86.73 percent of the vote, and was inaugurated in March 2015. He was reelected in November 2019 with 56.3 percent of the vote. His presidency faced challenges including economic recession and a corruption scandal. Geingob was diagnosed with cancer in January 2024 and passed away on February 4, 2024. He was succeeded by Nangolo Mbumba.12

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