Hage Geingob, the President of Namibia and a prominent figure in African politics, has passed away at the age of 82. Geingob, who was receiving medical treatment at Lady Pohamba Hospital, died with his wife and children by his side. The news of his death was announced by the Namibian presidency on X.
Angolo Mbumba, the acting president of Namibia, has called for calm in the wake of Geingob's passing. He stated that the Cabinet would convene an urgent meeting to make the necessary state arrangements. According to Namibia's constitution, a new president must be elected within 90 days of Geingob's death.
