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On October 2, 1904, German General von Trotha issued the order to exterminate the Nama and Ovaherero peoples.
121 years later, on October 2, 2025, we will open the 40th BUKO Congress on the theme of “End All Colonialism! Recognition, Resistance, Reparations” and are delighted to welcome representatives of the Nama and Ovaherero to our congress and on stage as part of our opening event: Paul Thomas, spokesperson for the Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA), will give a short speech and the congress opening will be accompanied musically by an Ovaherero choir. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
We will give you a brief overview of the exciting and varied program that awaits you this weekend and explain the organizational details of the congress.