insert_link Namibia 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 […] today10 May, 2025
insert_link 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. today14 January, 2025
insert_link 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 […] today16 January, 2024
