Namibia mourns loss of 'founding father' Sam Nujoma

Over in Africa, Namibia's first democratically elected president and revered founding father, Sam Nujoma, passed away on Saturday at the age of 95.

He had been hospitalized for weeks due to illness in the country's capital Windhoek.

Nujoma led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990, and served as president for 15 years.

Before becoming the country's leader, Nujoma had spent almost 30 years in exile.

He was officially recognized as the founding father of the Namibian Nation in 2005.

The current president of Namibia announced a period of national mourning for Nujoma, who was dubbed a "freedom fighter."