Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Sam Nujoma Biography and Timeline

Follow Sam Nujoma through 4 dated historical records for Namibia.

Sam Nujoma, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records
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1990–1998Years on this page

1990

Election

President of Namibia · Government / Government of Namibia

Elected President of Namibia, Namibias 1st President

President of Namibia

President of Namibia · Government / Government of Namibia

Appointed President of Namibia, Namibias 1st President

Independence of Namibia

President of Namibia · Government / Government of Namibia

The Republic of Namibia becomes an independent state

1998

Namibian Intervention in Congo

President of Namibia · Congo · Warfare / Military

Sends Namibian troops in support of the Congolese government during the Second Congo War.

Role range: 1998-2003

Records, sources and methodology

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