Having graduated from the Royal Military Academy in 1938, Nasser rose rapidly through the ranks. Inspired by a nascent sense of nationalism then sweeping Egypt, the young Nasser joined the army of the 11-year old independent country at the tender age of fifteen. Gamal Abdel Nasser was born in Alexandria, Egypt, in January 1918. Deputy Minister Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe.Director General and Secretary of Cabinet Phindile Baleni.