Sam Nujoma: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Samuel Shafiihuma Nujoma
Born May 12, 1929 • Owambo • Namibia
Died February 8, 2025 (aged 95) • Windhoek • Namibia
Title / Office president (1990-2005), Namibia
Political Affiliation SWAPO Party of Namibia

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