Sam Nujoma, Namibia's first leader, died on Saturday night. He helped free Namibia from people who treated others unfairly, and many people across Africa were sad about his death.
Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa said Mr. Nujoma was very special. He fought hard to make Namibia a better place for everyone. Zimbabwe and Namibia became close friends because both countries wanted freedom from people who ruled them unfairly.
Mr. Nujoma stayed friends with Zimbabwe when other countries turned away. He helped Zimbabwe when they gave land back to people who lost it long ago. President Mnangagwa said Mr. Nujoma wanted all African countries to make their own choices without anyone telling them what to do.
This makes Namibia extra sad because they lost another leader, Mr. Geingob, just last year. President Mnangagwa thinks these hard times will make Namibians work together even more. He sent kind words to Namibia's new leader, Mr. Mbumba, and Mr. Nujoma's family.
Mr. Nujoma led Namibia from 1990 until 2005. He ensured his country's freedom on March 21, 1990. The new leader of Namibia, Mr. Mbumba, said Mr. Nujoma lived a long life helping people. He said Mr. Nujoma showed everyone how to be brave and make their country better. The people of Namibia will remember him as someone who worked hard to improve their lives.
Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa said Mr. Nujoma was very special. He fought hard to make Namibia a better place for everyone. Zimbabwe and Namibia became close friends because both countries wanted freedom from people who ruled them unfairly.
Mr. Nujoma stayed friends with Zimbabwe when other countries turned away. He helped Zimbabwe when they gave land back to people who lost it long ago. President Mnangagwa said Mr. Nujoma wanted all African countries to make their own choices without anyone telling them what to do.
This makes Namibia extra sad because they lost another leader, Mr. Geingob, just last year. President Mnangagwa thinks these hard times will make Namibians work together even more. He sent kind words to Namibia's new leader, Mr. Mbumba, and Mr. Nujoma's family.
Mr. Nujoma led Namibia from 1990 until 2005. He ensured his country's freedom on March 21, 1990. The new leader of Namibia, Mr. Mbumba, said Mr. Nujoma lived a long life helping people. He said Mr. Nujoma showed everyone how to be brave and make their country better. The people of Namibia will remember him as someone who worked hard to improve their lives.
