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Namibian Independence

In March 1990, Namibia - formerly the South African colony of South West Africa - became independent.

In March 1990, Namibia - formerly the South African colony of South West Africa - became independent. Andimba Toivo ya Toivo was one of the founders of liberation group SWAPO, the South West African People's Organisation.

Photo: Andimba Toivo ya Toivo on release from detention in March 1984 - Associated Press

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