Namibia’s President Hage Geingob has passed away at the age of 82, as announced by his office. Geingob, who was serving his second term as president and was Namibia’s first prime minister after independence, had disclosed his battle with cancer just last month. He was a significant figure in the country and had been vocal about international issues, such as supporting South Africa’s complaint against Israel under the Genocide Convention and condemning Germany for rejecting the case related to Namibia’s colonial history.
Geingob’s office reported that he was surrounded by his wife and children at the time of his passing. His battle with cancer was made public after a routine medical check-up earlier this year. First elected president in 2014, Geingob was the longest-serving prime minister and the third president of Namibia. The news of his death has left the nation in mourning.
This sad event marks the end of an era in Namibia, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and advocacy. The late president’s contributions and impact on the country and the international stage will not be forgotten.
