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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Namibia\u2019s Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium and the Netherlands, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and the Mission to the European Union held a memorial service in honour of the late president Hage Geingob on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Geingob died at the age of 82 on 4 February 2024 and was laid to rest on 25 February.<\/p>\n

The memorial service was broadcast live on Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) television.<\/p>\n

During the service, Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus, Namibia\u2019s ambassador to Belgium, the Netherlands, and the European Union, described the late president Geingob as a committed freedom fighter and distinguished statesman who had a huge impact on Namibia.<\/p>\n

She remarked that political analysts, historians, and scholars will examine and document Geingob\u2019s legacy for decades to come.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was touching seeing people from all walks of life coming together in large numbers to invoke the power of unity which the late president used to preach,\u201d the ambassador said.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Kaapanda-Girnus noted that president Geingob was a forceful, impassioned, and outspoken leader. She also emphasised his deep commitment to the principles of equality and self-determination, as well as his staunch defence of Namibians on the international stage.<\/p>\n

Various speakers at the memorial service highlighted the late president\u2019s wisdom, diplomatic finesse, and steadfast dedication to the welfare of Namibians.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Namibia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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