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Namibia: Hishoono laid to rest – News

Namibia: Hishoono laid to rest – News

Africa Links 24 with Anna Shinana
Published on 2026-01-24 19:08:07

Liberation struggle veteran and Swapo stalwart Matias Hishoono was laid to rest on Saturday at the Eenhana Heroes Shrine in the Ohangwena region, marking the conclusion of a week-long period of national mourning.

Hundreds of mourners — among them senior government officials, traditional leaders, liberation struggle veterans, Swapo members and local residents — gathered to bid farewell to a man widely revered for his steadfast commitment to Namibia’s liberation and his lifelong…

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