Sam Nujoma
President of Namibia from 1990 to 2005 (1929–2025)
1929 — 2025
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Namibia from 1990 to 2005 (1929–2025)
Born
May 12, 1929
Died
2025 (age ~96)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, autobiographer
NamibiaBorn in OngandjeraDied in Windhoek
1929
Born in Ongandjera (1929-05-12)
1960
PositionPresident of SWAPO (1960–2007)
1989
AwardOrder of Friendship
1990
PositionPresident of the Republic of Namibia (1990–2005)
1990
AwardIndira Gandhi Peace Prize
1998
Awardhonorary doctor of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
About
Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma was a Namibian revolutionary, anti-apartheid activist and politician who served three terms as the first president of Namibia, from 1990 to 2005. Nujoma was a founding member and the first president of the South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) in 1960.
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Who is Sam Nujoma?+
Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma was a Namibian revolutionary, anti-apartheid activist and politician who served three terms as the first president of Namibia, from 1990 to 2005. Nujoma was a founding member and the first president of the South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) in 1960.
What does the name Sam mean?+
The name Sam means "unisex given name". It is of English origin.
When was Sam Nujoma born?+
Sam Nujoma was born on May 12, 1929.
When did Sam Nujoma die?+
Sam Nujoma died in 2025, at approximately 96 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Sam is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sam — May 12, 1929
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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