“Germany offers projects worth N$18,6b
By
The Namibian
27 May 2021
SHELLEYGAN PETERSEN and CHARMAINE NGATJIHEUETHE
German government is willing to pay Namibia 1,1 billion euros (N$18,6 billion) over 30 years in projects for the reconciliation and reconstruction of communities affected by the Nama-Herero genocide of 1904 to 1908 as a form of reparation.
Presidential press secretary Alfredo Hengari confirmed this yesterday, saying the proposal was brought to the table after the ninth round of negotiations was concluded in Germany on 15 May with a joint declaration by the special envoys of both countries.
However, this offer was yesterday rejected by the Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) and the Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA). (…)”
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