Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Namibia Announces First Genocide Remembrance Day for 2025

5/28/2025

34 7

Summary

Story summary

Namibia is set to commemorate its inaugural Genocide Remembrance Day on May 28, 2025, paying tribute to the victims of the Herero and Nama genocide from 1904 to 1908. Although the government designated this date in 2024, some community leaders advocate for October 2, 1904. Despite Germany's acknowledgment and a €1.1 billion aid pledge in 2016, reparations are still unresolved.

1 of 1

Story summary

Namibia is set to commemorate its inaugural Genocide Remembrance Day on May 28, 2025, paying tribute to the victims of the Herero and Nama genocide from 1904 to 1908. Although the government designated this date in 2024, some community leaders advocate for October 2, 1904. Despite Germany's acknowledgment and a €1.1 billion aid pledge in 2016, reparations are still unresolved.