Namibia calls for global reckoning with colonial-era crimes
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Namibia insists that international law cannot claim universality or fairness unless it confronts colonial crimes and their enduring impact.
Namibia insists that international law cannot claim universality or fairness unless it confronts colonial crimes and their enduring impact.
Africa is exploring legal avenues to reinforce the criminalisation of colonialism and establish a permanent continental mechanism for reparations and restitution.
Having met the late Sam Nujoma at a young age, now Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila paid her tribute, highlighting his unrelenting opposition to colonialism.
She says Nujoma's achievements have inspired her to cherish freedom and remain committed to true sovereignty.
To mark the celebration of Africa Day, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has reflected on Africa's journey from 1963 to 2024, celebrating milestones like liberation from colonialism and apartheid and economic growth.
The Resettlement Policy should aim to improve the lives of landless or disadvantaged Namibians and be inclusive, irrespective of people's economic and social status.