Nujoma's funeral procession commences with nationwide tour

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2025-02-20

WINDHOEK, 20 February 2025 - The flag-draped casket carrying the remains of Namibia’s Founding President Sam Nujoma at State House on Thursday. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

By Andreas Thomas
WINDHOEK, 20 FEB (NAMPA) - The remains of Namibia's Founding President, Sam Nujoma, departed from the capital, Windhoek, on Thursday morning.
This marks the beginning of a military procession and regional memorial services in preparation for his burial next week.
President Nangolo Mbumba received the late president's remains at State House early on Thursday morning.
Nujoma died in a Windhoek hospital on 08 February. He is set t...

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