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Nandi-Ndaitwah pays tribute to Nujoma and Geingob on Swapo’s 65th anniversary • Apr. 19, 2025, 1:14 AM ET (The Namibian)

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Also Known As Ovamboland People’s Organization • SWAPO • South West Africa People’s Organization
Date 1960 - present
Areas Of Involvement guerrilla warfare • national liberation movement
Related People Hifikepunye Pohamba • Sam Nujoma • Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

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