Where Others Wavered: The Autobiography of Sam Nujoma - My Life in SWAPO and My Participation in the Liberation Struggle of Namibia
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Title
Where Others Wavered: The Autobiography of Sam Nujoma - My Life in SWAPO and My Participation in the Liberation Struggle of Namibia
Description
"A tour de force from "the other Nelson Mandela!" Political determination, diplomatic endeavour, and military perseverance all focused with singular vision and unwavering constancy on Namibia's goal of nationhood have been the hallmarks of the life and career of Sam Nujoma. From a traditional boyhood, to a player on the international political stage, to the Presidency of his country, SAM NUJOMA tells his life story. It is at once unique and representative of the lives of men and women engaged with him in their battle for freedom from the last vestiges of Western colonialism in 20th century Africa. Where Others Wavered, The Autobiography of Sam Nujoma is a genuine adventure in contemporary history, relating the story of SWAPO, Nujoma and the people of Namibia in their long struggle for the Independence of Namibia.
Contents
1 Background and Early Years
2 Walvis Bay and Windhoek
3 The Formation of the Ovamboland People's Organization (OPO)
4 Political Confrontation: the Popular Windhoek Uprising
5 Escape from South West Africa
6 Ghana and the United Nations
7 The Establishment of the SWAPO Office in Dar-es-Salaam
8 Preparation for Armed Liberation Struggle
9 Sixteen Hours in Windhoek
10 The Hague Court ~ A 'Mockery of Justice'
11 From Caprivi to Omugulu-gOmbashe
12 The Struggle Intensifies on All Fronts
13 Workers' Struggle and Diplomatic Advance
14 Worldwide Recognition
15 Waldheim Initiatives
16 Collapse of The Portuguese Empire in Africa
17 SWAPO ~ Home and Exile
18 Resolution 385 and the Kissinger 'Shuttle'
19 The Western Contact Group
20 US Policy towards Namibia in the 1970s and 1980s
21 Geneva and the Reagan Years
22 At the Height of the War, 1980~1985
23 From Strength to Strength, 1985~1989
24 In Sight of Victory
25 Final Days of the Struggle for Independence
26 Return to Windhoek, Independence and a New Beginning"
Contents
1 Background and Early Years
2 Walvis Bay and Windhoek
3 The Formation of the Ovamboland People's Organization (OPO)
4 Political Confrontation: the Popular Windhoek Uprising
5 Escape from South West Africa
6 Ghana and the United Nations
7 The Establishment of the SWAPO Office in Dar-es-Salaam
8 Preparation for Armed Liberation Struggle
9 Sixteen Hours in Windhoek
10 The Hague Court ~ A 'Mockery of Justice'
11 From Caprivi to Omugulu-gOmbashe
12 The Struggle Intensifies on All Fronts
13 Workers' Struggle and Diplomatic Advance
14 Worldwide Recognition
15 Waldheim Initiatives
16 Collapse of The Portuguese Empire in Africa
17 SWAPO ~ Home and Exile
18 Resolution 385 and the Kissinger 'Shuttle'
19 The Western Contact Group
20 US Policy towards Namibia in the 1970s and 1980s
21 Geneva and the Reagan Years
22 At the Height of the War, 1980~1985
23 From Strength to Strength, 1985~1989
24 In Sight of Victory
25 Final Days of the Struggle for Independence
26 Return to Windhoek, Independence and a New Beginning"
Creator
Sam Nujoma
Publisher
PANAF Books
Date
2001
Rights
© Sam Nujoma
Format
PDF
Language
English
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Citation
Sam Nujoma, “Where Others Wavered: The Autobiography of Sam Nujoma - My Life in SWAPO and My Participation in the Liberation Struggle of Namibia,” Namibia Digital Repository, accessed July 27, 2024, https://namibiadigitalrepository.com/items/show/340.