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Namibia Mourns Iconic Freedom Fighter Imprisoned With Mandela

Along with the late South African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela,  Andimba Toivo ya Toivo was incarcerated on the notorious Robben Island Prison, where he was imprisoned for a period of 16 years, enduring long periodsa of solitary confinement and other forms of harsh treatment, the Namibian writes in the report on his passing on June 9. President Hage Geingob announced Monday that Toivo will be accorded a state funeral in Heroe's Acre, the memorial grounds where leaders of the liberation struggle against South African rule are buried.

  • Namibia:   The North Says Farewell to Ya Toivo

    New Era, 19 June 2017

    The moods at Ondangwa Trade Fair grounds on Friday kept shifting, as one moment it was sombre and the next the crowd would burst into uncontrollable laughter. At times though there… Read more »

  • Namibia:   Thinking About a Nation With Toivo

    Namibian, 16 June 2017

    HERMAN Andimba Toivo ya Toivo, a martyr leader in our fight for freedom, departed earth a few days ago - surely content, but also exasperated about the state of our nation. Read more »

  • Namibia:   Speaker Extols Fallen Struggle Icon

    New Era, 14 June 2017

    Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, has described the late struggle stalwart Andimba Toivo ya Toivo as a selfless and dedicated leader who defended social… Read more »

  • Namibia:   World Mourns Death of Liberation Icon Ya Toivo

    New Era, 12 June 2017

    Words of admiration flowed in from freedom fighters, heads of state and many more including South African political parties and other African organisations for Namibia's revered… Read more »

The Namibian

Andimba Toivo ya Toivo is seen kissing the Namibian soil upon his return in 1989. To his left is the late Swapo Party chairman David Meroro (file photo).

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