Sahrawi Leadership Honors Former Namibian President Sam Nujoma at Funeral

On March 1, 2025, Mr. Hamma Salama represented the Sahrawi leadership at the funeral of former Namibian President Sam Nujoma in Windhoek. President Ndaitwah praised Nujoma’s role in Namibia’s independence and reaffirmed her country’s support for the Sahrawi people’s struggle. The funeral served as a platform for discussions around Namibia’s foreign policy and solidarity in African liberation efforts.

Mr. Hamma Salama, a member of the National Secretariat and President of the National Council, represented the President of the Republic and Secretary-General of the Polisario Front, Mr. Brahim Ghali, at the funeral of former Namibian President Sam Nujoma on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The funeral ceremony took place at Heroes’ Acre in Windhoek, Namibia, and was attended by numerous heads of state and delegations supportive of Namibia.

The newly elected President of Namibia, Ms. Nandi Ndaitwah, delivered a heartfelt speech reflecting on the virtues and struggles of Mr. Nujoma, who was the pioneering leader of the SWAPO movement that fought against apartheid, ultimately leading to Namibia’s independence. She emphasized that Mr. Nujoma is revered as the founding father of the Namibian nation.

During the ceremony, President Ndaitwah also discussed Namibia’s foreign policy, underscoring her nation’s unwavering support for the just struggle and right to freedom of the Sahrawi people. This devotion to liberation embodies Namibia’s historical commitment to solidarity with fellow African nations.

On the periphery of the ceremony, the President of the Sahrawi National Council engaged in discussions with the interim Namibian President, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and other key figures from the host nation and international delegations attending the funeral. Mr. Nujoma’s legacy as a leader in the quest for independence in Africa and globally resonated throughout these conversations.

In attendance alongside Mr. Salama were the Ambassador of the Sahrawi Republic to Namibia and Angola, Mr. Hamdi Khalil Mayara, and other dignitaries who gathered to honor the remarkable contributions of Sam Nujoma to Namibia and the African liberation movement.

The participation of Mr. Hamma Salama and other dignitaries in the funeral of Sam Nujoma reflects a strong bond between Namibia and the Polisario Front. President Ndaitwah’s speech reaffirmed the importance of Mr. Nujoma’s legacy while reiterating Namibia’s commitment to supporting the Sahrawi struggle for self-determination. This event not only commemorated a pivotal figure in Namibia’s history but also emphasized ongoing regional solidarity.

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