Hage Geingob: Namibia's president dies aged 82 - BBC News

The independence struggle veteran has been replaced by his deputy until elections later this year.

1 hour agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Hage Geingob revealed his cancer diagnosis last monthBy Wycliffe MuiaBBC News Namibia's President Hage Geingob has died at the age of 82 while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek.

A veteran of the country's independence struggle, Mr Geingob had been diagnosed with cancer and revealed the details to the public last month.

He died early on Sunday with his wife and children by his side, Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba announced.

Mr Mbumba has since been sworn-in as his replacement.

He will serve in the role until elections due later this year.

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