Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Staff Reporter
Published on 2024-02-22 17:41:22
Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema announced two days of national mourning in honor of Namibian president Hage Geingob, who recently passed away. The mourning will take place on Saturday, February 24th and Sunday, February 25th, which will be the day of Geingob’s memorial and burial.
Additionally, Hichilema has ordered all flags in the country to be flown at half-mast from Wednesday to Sunday as a sign of respect for the late president. This decision was communicated by the Zambian National Broadcasting Corporation.
Patrick Kangwa, the Secretary to the Zambian Cabinet, echoed the president’s sentiments and stated that during this period, the country will be mourning alongside the Namibian people. The show of support and solidarity from Zambia demonstrates the strong bond between the two neighboring nations.
In a reciprocal gesture of goodwill, in 2021, Geingob declared seven days of national mourning in honor of Zambia’s founding president, Kenneth David Kaunda. This act of solidarity and respect between the two countries reflects the mutual admiration and respect their leaders have for each other.
The Zambian people, along with the government, will pay their respects to President Geingob and offer their condolences to the Namibian people during this period of mourning. It is a time for reflection and remembrance, as both nations come together to honor the legacy of a great leader.
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The significance of this period of national mourning extends beyond simply paying respects to a fallen leader; it is a time for both countries to come together and pay homage to the strong bond and friendship between Zambia and Namibia. As the flags fly at half-mast and the nation observes the days of mourning, it serves as a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness and shared history of these neighboring nations.
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