International Context
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Namibia’s Past – International Context
The colonialism of European states since the “discovery” of America by Christopher Columbus has affected all continents and almost all countries. The societies of all these countries are more or less in the process of coming to terms with their colonial past.
Much of what happened elsewhere and how it is being dealt with there is also relevant to the dialogue about the past in Namibia. Here you will find a small selection of contributions to these debates.
This selection of historical events and moments of dialogue in other countries is work in progress. You are welcome to suggest corrections and additions. Please include also the source(s) – preferably by providing a link. We will need some time to review your proposal. If it does not meet our criteria or guidelines, it will not be published.
Let’s not call these Afrikaners refugees – they’re background extras in Maga’s noisy scam – Daily Maverick 13-05-2025
"Let’s not call these Afrikaners refugees – they’re background extras in Maga’s noisy scam By Richard Poplak 13 May 2025 [...] According to the UN, almost 304 million humans are on the run from the horrors of a decaying planet — be it the...
First white South Africans arrive in US after Trump grants them refugee status – Guardian 12-05-2025
"First white South Africans arrive in US after Trump grants them refugee status [...] Rachel Savage in Johannesburg, David Smith in Washington and agencies Mon 12 May 2025 The first group of white South Africans granted refugee status by...
White genocide in South Africa ‘is a myth’ high court rules – Daily Mail UK 25-02-2025
"White genocide in South Africa 'is a myth' high court rules – a week after Trump cuts all aid to the country due to ‘human rights violations’, echoing claims by Elon Musk, who was born there By MIRIAM KUEPPER Published: 10:24 BST, 25...
Afrikaners: The paradox of African heritage and 1652 Land Heist – New Era (Opinion) 14-02-2025
"Afrikaners: The paradox of African heritage and 1652 Land Heist [opinion piece] 2025-02-14 BY CORRESPONDENT [Jemima Beukes; ed.] Culture is not in the blood. It is not something fixed that gets passed down generations. Culture is shaped...
‘White supremacists in suits and ties’: the rightwing Afrikaner group in Trump’s ear – Guardian 14-02-2025
"'White supremacists in suits and ties': the rightwing Afrikaner group in Trump's ear Chris McGreal Fri 14 Feb 2025 11.00 GMT Donald Trump's offer of political asylum to South Africa's white minority, just days after blocking genuine...
We Afrikaners are once again skunks – Daily Maverick (Opinion) 11-02-2025
"We Afrikaners are once again skunks By Max Du Preez 11 Feb 2025 Max du Preez is a South African [...] columnist [...] and was the founding editor of Vrye Weekblad. [...] This article [was originally published in Vrye Weekblad and] has...
Biden formally apologizes for Indian boarding schools: ‘a blot on US history’ – Guardian 25-10-2024
"Biden formally apologizes for Indian boarding schools: 'a blot on US history' President's historic remarks, alongside Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, given at Gila Crossing school near Phoenix Adria R Walker Fri 25 Oct 2024 19.55 BST On...
As a former IDF soldier and historian of genocide, I was deeply disturbed by my recent visit to Israel – Guardian 13-08-2024
"As a former IDF soldier and historian of genocide, I was deeply disturbed by my recent visit to Israel This summer, one of my lectures was protested by far-right students. Their rhetoric brought to mind some of the darkest moments of...
2024 July 22 – Windhoek Observer: Namibia Welcomes ICJ Ruling on Israeli Occupation
"NAMIBIA WELCOMES ICJ RULING ON ISRAELI OCCUPATION Niël Terblanché Namibia has welcomed the landmark advisory opinion delivered by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 19 July in which the court addresses the legal consequences of...
2024 January 29 – New Era: Nandi-Ndaitwah: ICJ ruling on Israel a missed opportunity
"Nandi-Ndaitwah: ICJ ruling on Israel a missed opportunity 2024-01-29 - Otniel Hembapu Nandi-Ndaitwah: ICJ ruling on Israel a missed opportunity Namibia has welcomed the International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s ruling that Israel must...