Windhoek - The Namibian government has declared three days of mourning, as of today, for the death of Cuban leader, Fidel Castro.

According to the information disseminated here, all flags will be raised at half-mast in public buildings as a posthumous tribute to the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, whose death occurred on November 25th at the age of 90.

A memorial service in which President Hage Geingob will participate, will take place in the capital's Parliament on Tuesday, December 6th.

Namibians from all sectors have been called to pay tribute to the Cuban leader, who played an important role in the liberation of Angola, Namibia and South Africa, according to the report.

Cuba provided military, political and diplomatic support to the struggle for Namibia's independence during the liberation struggle, and nearly 2,000 internationalist fighters shed their blood in African soil.

Speaking on Tuesday, November 29th, in Havana, Geingob described Fidel as a true liberator and said that his legacy would be an eternal burning flame that would continue inspiring the progressive forces of the world in their struggle for justice and an equitable world order.