Sam Nujoma, anti-apartheid activist and Namibia's first president, dies at 95
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Sam Nujoma, Namibia's first president, dies aged 95
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Sam Nujoma of Namibia Dead at 95
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Sam Nujoma, Namibia's fiery freedom fighter and first president, dies at 95
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Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s first president, dies aged 95
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