Nama genocide

Trans-generational trauma among descendants of Namibia’s 1904–1908 Genocide

Ovaherero in chains. During the colonial period in German South West Africa, now Namibia, the Germans brutally suppressed the indigenous population. (Image source: www.spiegel.de) By: Vitalio Angula Clinical Psychologist Edwina Mensah-Husselmann says supporting young people in processing inherited trauma is not about shielding them from painful truths, but about affording them the tools, language, and support to hold that truth with strength, pride and purpose. Speaking at the Trilogy […]

10 May, 2025 26

Namibia

Okandjoze Chiefs Reject Namibia-Germany Genocide Declaration

The Okandjoze Chiefs Assembly has rejected the joint declaration between Namibia and Germany regarding the 1904-1908 Ovaherero/Nama genocide. According to eports, they have called for a national conference involving descendants of the victims and affected communities. Speaking at the 121st Remembrance Day commemoration at UN Plaza in Windhoek on Sunday, Benestus Kandundu stated that chiefs from all 14 regions have distanced themselves from the agreement.

14 January, 2025 27

Namibia

Government condemns German official’s move to lay a wreath at the grave of Schutztruppe

The Government has condemned the move by Sven Tritschler who is the deputy leader of the Alternative für Deutschland Parliamentary faction, for laying a memorial wreath at the grave of a notorious Schutztruppe officer during a recent visit to Namibia. This act has sparked criticism due to its insensitivity toward historical injustices and the deliberate genocide against the OvaHerero and Nama people. Here is the Deputy Executive Director in the […]

1 August, 2024 106

Namibia

Namibia condemns act by AfD deputy leader: Naanda

Namibia has condemned the actions of Sven Tritschler, deputy leader of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) parliamentary faction from North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, after he laid a wreath on a grave site of an officer from the notorious ‘Schutztruppe.’ The Schutztruppe was a colonial military force responsible for atrocities during German colonial rule, including the genocide against the Herero and Nama people. Tritschler, as part of a parliamentary […]

1 August, 2024 51