Namibia is in mourning after the nation lost one of its most charismatic leaders, Hage Geingob. Namibians held a candlelit vigil in the capital, Windhoek, to pay homage to their late president. The much-respected leader, who was receiving treatment for cancer, passed away at the age of 82. Geingob played a central role in what has become one of Africa's most stable democracies after returning from a long exile in Botswana and the United States as an anti-apartheid activist. The Southern African nation quickly swore in his deputy, Nangolo Mbumba, as acting president to complete what was his second and final term in office.

Namibia mourns the death of President Hage Geingob

Hage Geingob, Namibia's longest-serving prime minister and third president, was an anti-apartheid activist turned statesman, who cut a reassuring figure. He passed away early Sunday (Feb 4) in a hospital in the capital Windhoek, where he was receiving treatment for cancer.

Namibia President Hage Geinob dies aged 82 after losing battle with cancer

Germany for the first time on Friday recognised it had committed genocide in Namibia during its colonial occupation, with Berlin promising financial support worth more than one billion euros to aid projects in the African nation.

Germany says committed genocide in Namibia during colonial rule, sets over $1bn for reparations

Namibia's President Hage Geingob's spokesman Alfredo Hengari has stated that the acceptance on the part of Germany that a genocide was committed is the first step in the right direction.

'Step in the right direction': Namibia appreciates Germany's genocide recognition

Namibia is the latest in a growing list of sub-Saharan African countries to report their first cases of coronavirus. A couple from Spain who arrived in the Southern African country on Wednesday both tested positive and have been quarantined, Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula said on Saturday.

Namibia reports first two cases of coronavirus, imposes travel ban

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Namibia mourns the death of President Hage Geingob

Namibia President Hage Geinob dies aged 82 after losing battle with cancer

Germany says committed genocide in Namibia during colonial rule, sets over $1bn for reparations

'Step in the right direction': Namibia appreciates Germany's genocide recognition

Namibia reports first two cases of coronavirus, imposes travel ban