“Kuugongelwa-Amadhila urges continued commitment to genocide justice and reparations

Date: May 28, 2026 in: News
Staff Reporter

THE Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, said that while commemorating history is important, Namibia must remain committed to addressing the unresolved issues of recognition and reparations relating to the genocide committed between 1904 and 1908.

“As the National Assembly, we are mindful that the work of remembrance carries obligations. Commemorating this history is necessary, but it is not sufficient in itself. Our commitment must extend to the unresolved questions of recognition and reparation that remain on the national agenda.

The 2021 joint declaration between Namibia and Germany represented a step forward, but Namibia has made clear that the concerns raised during the negotiations must be fully reflected in the declaration and its implementation to ensure closure to the horrific chapter of genocide and true justice for the affected communities and the Namibian nation.

It is only then that healing and true reconciliation can take place. […],” she said.

She made these remarks as part of the commemoration of Namibia’s Genocide Memorial Day. […]

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“[…]. The National Assembly remains committed to the principles of justice, dignity and accountability that this occasion represents,” Kuugongelwa-Amadhila added.

Photo: Parliament of the Republic of Namibia”

• Full report “Kuugongelwa-Amadhila urges continued commitment to genocide justice and reparations” on the website of Informanté (last checked in May 2026).

• Note also “President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s message on Genocide Remembrance Day” in the ‘Primary Sources’ section of this website.

• See also the Joint Declaration of the Governments of Germany and Namibia in the ‘Primary Sources’ section of this website.

• See also the articles “1904 December 9 – Order to erect concentration camps” and “1908 May 28 – Concentration camps officially dissolved” in the ‘Namibia’s Past’ section of this website.