Namibia's President, Hage Geingob, has traveled to the United States for cancer treatment.
A routine medical examination earlier this month found that the 82-year-old head of state had cancer, his office said last week, without providing any information on his health.
According to a statement released on Wednesday, the president has accepted an invitation from scientists and medical professionals in Los Angeles, California, to undergo a revolutionary therapy to combat malignant cells.
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Geingob revealed to the world that he had survived prostate cancer while serving as prime minister in 2014. He became president the next year.
According to his office, Vice President Nangolo Mumba will assume presidential duties until Geingob returns on February 2.
Southern African countries will conduct presidential and parliamentary elections at the end 2024.
