The RDP was formed two years ago after its leader, Hidipo Hamutenya, lost his bid to become SWAPO leader upon the retirement of Namibia's first president, Sam Nujoma.
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Unlike, say, Robert Mugabe, Mr Nujoma fears no prosecution if he retires.
On the dais, Mr Kabila received the presidents who will, at least in the short term, be his masters: Sam Nujoma of Namibia, Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe and, especially, Eduardo dos Santos of Angola.