Mourners gather at Parliament Gardens in emotional vigil for Nujoma

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2025-02-28

WINDHOEK, 27 February 2025 - Mourners viewing Founding President Sam Nujoma’s body at Parliament Gardens. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 28 FEB (NAMPA) - People from all walks of life gathered at Parliament Gardens in Windhoek throughout Thursday night, singing hymns and liberation songs as they lined up to pay their final respects to Founding President Sam Nujoma.
Nujoma lay in state ahead of Friday’s national memorial service, which will take place at the Independence Stadium.
Mourners chanted Nujoma’s name as they waited to view his body, honouring the legacy of the m...

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WINDHOEK, 27 February 2025 - Mourners viewing Founding President Sam Nujoma’s body at Parliament Gardens. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

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