Namibia's Wounds Will Take Time to Heal

opinion

Germany is going to apologize for the genocide against the Herero and Nama in Namibia. But reconciliation cannot be taken for granted -- now the hard work begins, writes DW's Daniel Pelz.

Finally, Germany is officially accepting responsibility for the genocide against the Hereros and Namas. Finally, a German president is going to say the words they've been waiting to hear for over 100 years. Finally, Germany is not going to ignore this brutal crime any longer.

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