Accra: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the discussion on the Transatlantic Slave Trade transcends history, highlighting that it is a personal reflection of Namibia's ongoing healing from past colonial atrocities by the German imperial government. Speaking at the high-level consultative conference in Accra, Ghana, regarding the United Nations Resolution on the Transatlantic Slave Trade on Thursday, the president noted that as the world addresses global injustices, Namibia's narrative focuses on a century-long pursuit of truth.

According to Namibia Press Agency, President Nandi-Ndaitwah stated that for the past nine years, the Namibian government and key organisations have been in discussions with the German government regarding apologies and reparations related to genocide. She noted that the foundation of Namibia's pursuit of restorative justice was officially acknowledged in 2006, when the Namibian Parliament passed a motion on genocide, apology, and reparations.

'The process of negotiation has not always been easy. It required patience, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to dialogue. One lesson we have learnt is that justice is rarely a straight road. It is often slow and uncomfortable,' she stated. Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised Namibia's commitment to finding a solution, noting that true reconciliation is founded on truth, acknowledgement, and mutual respect.

She further stated that the German genocide against the Herero and Nama people did not conclude in 1908, as the remains of the deceased were sent to Germany for research and collection. 'For many Namibians, the genocide did not end in 1908. Its echoes continue to this day. The remains of some of those who were killed were removed from our country and transported to Germany, where they became objects of study, research, display, and collection,' she noted.

Nandi-Ndaitwah cautioned that the greatest victories against African people arise from division, urging Africans to enhance their solidarity.