Namibian lawmakers are unsure about a deal between their country and Germany. The deal is about payments for a genocide that happened over 100 years ago. Germany committed violent acts against two ethnic groups in Namibia, the Nama and Ovaherero people.
Some members of Namibia's parliament want to reject the current deal. They say the €1.1 billion payment from Germany is not enough. They also want Nama and Ovaherero people living outside Namibia to benefit from the money.
Lawmakers Mike Kavekotora and Joseph Kauandenge are not happy with the deal. They say it does not address the real damage Germany caused. Kavekotora believes Namibia's government has not done a good job. Kauandenge wants Germany to admit that its actions were genocide clearly.
The Namibian parliament rejected a similar deal in 2021. The government is trying again to get approval before March 2025. However, it will be hard to convince some members to accept the current terms of the agreement. They want a better deal for the Nama and Ovaherero communities.
Some members of Namibia's parliament want to reject the current deal. They say the €1.1 billion payment from Germany is not enough. They also want Nama and Ovaherero people living outside Namibia to benefit from the money.
Lawmakers Mike Kavekotora and Joseph Kauandenge are not happy with the deal. They say it does not address the real damage Germany caused. Kavekotora believes Namibia's government has not done a good job. Kauandenge wants Germany to admit that its actions were genocide clearly.
The Namibian parliament rejected a similar deal in 2021. The government is trying again to get approval before March 2025. However, it will be hard to convince some members to accept the current terms of the agreement. They want a better deal for the Nama and Ovaherero communities.
