Ovaherero

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 24

Namibia

Chief’ Assembly condemns violence in Gaza

The Chiefs’ Assembly (CA) of the Ovaherero and Ovambanderu traditional leaders expressed its solidarity with the civilian population of Gaza on Monday. “The Chiefs Assembly joins all progressive and peace-loving peoples of the world, in solidarity with the civilian population of Gaza, who are bearing the brunt of Israeli bombardments,” it said in a statement released by co-chairpersons Jeffrey Kavendji and Mbakumua Hengari. The CA acknowledged South Africa’s International […]

16 January, 2024 36