Namibia, Africa, died of illness at the age of 82**, or a female successor as the head of state!
Less than three weeks after announcing his acceptance of cancer**, 82-year-old Hage Geingob of Namibia passed away on Sunday. Mr. Geengob took his last breath with his wife and children at Pohamba Hospital in Windhoek. The news caused grief and turmoil across the country.
According to the United Kingdom on February 4, Haag-Geingob was a prominent leader in Namibia who made a significant contribution to Namibia's liberation struggle. He was also a key author of Namibia's constitution and played an important role in the country's development and stability.
Local** called Mr. Gaingob's death a great loss for Namibia. In a statement, Nangolo Mbemba said:'Namibia has lost an outstanding civil servant and the pillar of the family nation. Geingob's death is a great loss to our country, and his contribution will always be remembered"。
It was revealed that Mr. Geingob's office announced last month that he had started receiving cancer**. The statement did not include a definite diagnosis and prognosis, but said he would continue to fulfill his duties. However, his condition deteriorated and he unfortunately passed away in hospital. He was also an anti-apartheid activist who served as Prime Minister and ** after Namibia's independence. He has always been committed to the development of the country and the improvement of people's lives.
Namibia was a German colony that gained independence from South Africa in 1990. The country will hold ** and parliamentary elections in November. According to the Namibian Constitution, Mr. Geingob can only serve two consecutive terms and is therefore not allowed to serve a second term**. If Nandi Ndetwa, the candidate of the ruling South West African Democratic Group (SWAPO), is elected, she will become the first female head of state.