Germany has reaffirmed its moral and political responsibility for the genocide of the Herero and Nama peoples in Namibia and emphasized the importance of reconciliation. On May 28, 2026, Namibia will observe a national remembrance day marking the deaths of an estimated 100,000 Herero and Nama between 1904 and 1908 during German colonial rule. Germany formally recognized the events as genocide in 2021 and has pledged to seek forgiveness from Namibia and the descendants of the victims. President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier highlighted in a 2024 speech that reconciliation requires taking responsibility for the past. In 2021, Germany and Namibia signed a joint declaration on addressing colonial crimes, and further talks continue on cultural heritage restitution and collaborative projects.
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