President Hage Geingob today expressed condolences on behalf of SWAPO, over the passing of Marcelino dos Santos, a founding member of the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO). The former Deputy President of FRELIMO, and former speaker of the Mozambican Parliament died on 11 February, aged 90. Geingob said the liberation movement and the people of Mozambique have lost a freedom fighter, a hero and an icon who contributed in immeasurable ways to freedom and independence in Southern Africa.