German Colonisation and The Herero & Nama Genocide In Namibia

The roots of conflict between the indigenous communities of the Herero and Nama peoples and German colonial forces in Southwest Africa date back to the late 19th century. Germany, arriving late to the colonial race of the times, embarked on a mission to establish its dominion and exploit the region’s resources, with indigenous communities, and their complex social structures and deep ties to the land, frequently finding themselves at odds with the colonial regime’s exploitative and oppressive policies. The onset of the 20th century then marked a period of heightened tension. <a href="https://medium.com/@historicalgeographica/german-colonisation-and-the-herero-nama-genocide-in-namibia-1de20f467648">Website</a>