Namibia’s first president and ‘founding father’ of nation dies aged 95

Tributes have been paid to Sam Nujoma (Themba Hadebe/AP)

Sam Nujoma, the fiery white-bearded freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, has died aged 95.

The death of Mr Nujoma, who became known as the father of his nation, was announced on Sunday by current Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba.