# German colonialism: Why has there been no reckoning?

https://mins.news/en/item/103256

- DW, 2026-10-16 14:42 UTC
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- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/german-colonialism-why-hasn-t-there-been-a-reckoning/a-79682388?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Germany’s opposition parties have prompted a Bundestag debate on the genocide against the Ovaherero and Nama. Descendants are seeking formal recognition, an apology and reparations. Germany and Namibia have negotiated a joint declaration since 2021 that would provide €1.1 billion in reconstruction aid, but no reconciliation agreement has been reached.

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