The President of the Republic declares official and national mourning
Dear friend of Cuba, 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.
He was a fervent promoter of solidarity and cooperation with Cuba and never ceased to recognize and appreciate the Cuban contribution to the struggles for the liberation of Africa and the end of apartheid.
The Cuban people and Government will always be grateful for his support in the fight against the blockade. In 1991 he was awarded the Order of José Martí, the highest distinction granted by the State.
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.
During the period of mourning, both official and national, the Lone Star Flag is flown at half-mast on public buildings and military institutions.
Also, while the National Mourning is in effect, public shows and festive activities are suspended.
Taken from Granma https://www.granma.cu/.../declara-el-presidente-de-la...