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Namibian President Hage Geingob dies Namibian President Hage Geingob dies aged 82
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The 82-year-old leader passed away days after receiving novel cancer therapy in the US The leader passed away days after receiving a novel form of cancer therapy in the US
Namibian President Hage Geingob has died in a hospital in the capital Windhoek, where he was receiving treatment for cancer, the southwest African state’s authorities announced on Sunday.Namibian President Hage Geingob has died in a hospital in the capital Windhoek, where he was receiving treatment for cancer, the southwest African state’s authorities announced on Sunday.
“It is with utmost sadness and regret that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia has passed on today,” Acting President and former Vice President Nangolo announced in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday morning.“It is with utmost sadness and regret that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia has passed on today,” Acting President and former Vice President Nangolo announced in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday morning.
Doctors discovered cancerous tissue during a routine medical checkup in January, a regular occurrence for the longtime leader, who has previously defeated prostate cancer. Geingob agreed to undergo an experimental treatment, and spent two days in a specialized Los Angeles cancer hospital. He had been going through chemotherapy in Namibia following his return from the US clinic on Wednesday. His wife and children were by his side when he passed away on Sunday. Doctors discovered cancerous tissue during a routine medical checkup in January, a regular occurrence for the longtime leader, who previously survived prostate cancer. Geingob agreed to undergo an experimental treatment, and spent two days in a specialized Los Angeles cancer hospital. He had been undergoing chemotherapy in Namibia following his return from the US clinic on Wednesday. His wife and children were by his side when he passed away on Sunday at the age of 82.
Announcement of the Passing of H.E Dr @hagegeingob, President of the Republic of Namibia, 04 February 2024Fellow Namibians,It is with utmost sadness and regret that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia has passed on… pic.twitter.com/Qb2t6M5nHiAnnouncement of the Passing of H.E Dr @hagegeingob, President of the Republic of Namibia, 04 February 2024Fellow Namibians,It is with utmost sadness and regret that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia has passed on… pic.twitter.com/Qb2t6M5nHi
“The Namibian nation has lost a distinguished servant of the people, a liberation struggle icon, the chief architect of our constitution and the pillar of the Namibian house,” Mbumba wrote. The acting president called for the country’s cabinet to convene immediately to go through the necessary government steps, in line with protocol. “The Namibian nation has lost a distinguished servant of the people, a liberation struggle icon, the chief architect of our constitution and the pillar of the Namibian house,” Mbumba wrote. 
Hage Geingob was involved with the liberation movement South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) since his youth. In his 20s, he traveled to the US to attend university, where he liaised with the United Nations.  The acting president said the cabinet had convened “with immediate effect in order to make the necessary state arrangements.”
After Namibia gained independence from then-apartheid South Africa in 1990, he stepped up as Namibia’s first Prime Minister alongside President Sam Nujoma. In November 2014, Geingob was elected as President, and served consecutively from his inauguration in 2015 until his death.
Hage Geingob was involved with the liberation South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) from the 1960s onwards. In his 20s, he traveled to the US to attend university, where he liaised with the United Nations. 
After Namibia gained independence from then-apartheid South Africa in 1990, he became Namibia’s first prime minister alongside President Sam Nujoma. In November 2014, Geingob was elected president, and served until his death.