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WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) - President Hifikepunye Pohamba was sworn in Monday, taking the reins of power from Sam Nujoma who led the country to independence.
Despite heavy rains, thousands of Namibians crowded into The National Independence Stadium to witness the inauguration on the 15th anniversary of the country's independence.
Pohamba, Nujoma's hand-picked successor, promised to reduce unemployment, poverty and hunger. He also promised to fight the scourge of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. More than 21 percent of the country's 1.8 million population are HIV-infected. Namibia also suffers from deep poverty and perennial food shortages.
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