Reflecting on the past, present and future of the Nama and Herero genocide!

The public dialogues series “Trilogy to Remembrance” marked a significant milestone in raising awareness and educating Namibia’s youth about the 1904 – 1908 OvaHerero and Nama #genocide. It served as a reminder of the power of dialogue in confronting historical injustices, fostering mutual understanding, and charting a shared path towards a more inclusive future.

The Herero and Nama genocide is defined as a moral and legal crime. Therefore, there is a need to revisit the dialogue between Namibia and Germany at community and people-to-people levels. These dialogues are imperative for #reconciliation and strengthening the bond between Namibia and Germany.

• To meaningfully address #reconciliation Germany should develop a moral construction framework and a cultural initiative that celebrates diversity, contributing to lasting peace and partnership between the two nations.
• Internal conflicts within the affected communities must be resolved to ensure unity and smooth implementation once the agreement is finalised. However, there are concerns about maintaining momentum on the Namibian-German reconciliation process under a new leadership.

These were notions at the dialogue’s series, organised by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung #Namibia in partnership with #NID.