Official and National Mourning in Cuba after His Excellency Dr. Sam Nujoma, Founding Father and first President of the sister Republic of Namibia, has passed away
With deep regret, our people have learned of the death of our dear friend of Cuba, His Excellency Dr. Sam Nujoma, Founding Father and first President of the sister Republic of Namibia. He showed throughout his life a special affection for Cuba and support for the Cuban Revolution, from the stage in which he led the heroic Namibian people in the struggle for independence, and later, when he assumed the highest leadership of his nascent independent State, and also as an African leader, a symbol of firmness and defense of just causes. The Cuban Party, Government and people extend their most heartfelt condolences to the people and Government of the sister Republic of Namibia, and to family and friends. For this reason, Official Mourning is declared from 6:00 a.m. on February 10 until 12:00 midnight on February 11, 2025, and National Mourning on February 12, 2025, from 6:00 a.m. until 12 midnight.
