When was Sam Nujoma born?

Sam Nujoma was born on 12 May 1929 in Ongandjera.

What positions has Sam Nujoma held?

Positions held by Sam Nujoma include: President of the Republic of Namibia (1990–2005); President of SWAPO (1960–2007).

Where did Sam Nujoma study?

Sam Nujoma was educated at University of Namibia, Namibia University of Science and Technology.

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Sam Nujoma

President of Namibia from 1990 to 2005 (1929–2025)

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Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma was a Namibian revolutionary, anti-apartheid activist and politician who served three terms as the first president of Namibia, from 1990 to 2005. Nujoma was a founding member and the first president of the South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) in 1960.

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Born: 12 May 1929 wd
Place of birth: Ongandjera wd
Died: 8 February 2025 wd
Place of death: Windhoek wd
Citizenship: Namibia wd
Occupation: politician, autobiographer, head of state wd
Political party: SWAPO Party wd
Education: University of Namibia, Namibia University of Science and Technology wd
Spouse: Kovambo Nujoma wd
Official website: samnujomafoundation.org wd

Positions held wd

President of the Republic of Namibia (21 March 1990 – 21 March 2005)
President of SWAPO (19 April 1960 – 29 November 2007)

Awards wd

Indira Gandhi Peace Prize (1990)
Order of the Welwitschia
Order of Good Hope
Order of the Star of Ghana
Order of Friendship (1989)
Grand Collar of the Order of Liberty
honorary doctor of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (1998)
Lenin Peace Prize
Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo
Order of the National Flag
Order of Liberty
Order of José Martí
Congolese Order of Merit
Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya
Order of Glory

Questions

When was Sam Nujoma born?: Sam Nujoma was born on 12 May 1929 in Ongandjera.
What positions has Sam Nujoma held?: Positions held by Sam Nujoma include: President of the Republic of Namibia (1990–2005); President of SWAPO (1960–2007).
Where did Sam Nujoma study?: Sam Nujoma was educated at University of Namibia, Namibia University of Science and Technology.

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