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Appell an Bundesregierung zur Tansania-Ausstellung
Die Ausstellung „Geschichte(n) Tansanias“ von National Museum of Tanzania, Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz und Stiftung Humboldt Forum in Berlin soll danach in Dar es Salaam gezeigt werden. Doch die Weiterreise ist gefährdet, da auf deutscher Seite keine Mittel zur Verfügung stehen. Der Appell fordert die neue Bundesregierung zur Mitfinanzierung auf.
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Germany’s new government wants to intensify decolonial reappraisal
The coalition agreement of Conservatives and Social Democrats in Germany contains remarkably positive statements on dealing with the colonial legacy. However, it is not declarations of intent that count, but rather concrete steps towards implementation. Civil society and governments in former German colonial territories are increasingly calling for credible measures to recognize historical guilt, repatriate…
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Workshop at University of Dschang on Cameroon’s cultural heritage in Germany
Report in English and French about workshop and exposition at the University of Dschang in January 2025 on the „Atlas of Absence: Cameroon’s cultural heritage in Germany“. The event highlighted the relevance of addressing colonial legacies for youth, including the return of looted belongings.
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Episode 01 of podcast „Decolonial Memories“ with Flaubert Djateng
In episode 01 of new podcast „Decolonial Memories“, Flaubert Djateng (coordinator of Zenü Network in Cameroon) talks about efforts for return of ancestral remains and cultural belongings translocated to Germany.
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Petition to Germany’s next government
With this petition, around 250 initial signatories from civil society, science, culture and churches are addressing the parties that will begin coalition talks after Germany’s national elections on 23 February 2025. They want the future government to proactively work on addressing German colonial history at home and in foreign relations. You can download pdf file…
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Petition an die künftige Bundesregierung
Rund 200 Erstunterzeichnende wenden sich mit einer Petition zur Aufarbeitung der deutschen Kolonialgeschichte an die Parteien, die nach der Wahl in Sondierungsgespräche zur Bildung der nächsten Bundesregierung einsteigen werden. Der Text enthält konkrete Vorschläge für die Ausgestaltung der dekolonialen Gedenkarbeit. Petition und Namensliste können hier runtergeladen werden.
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Cameroon’s cultural goods in Germany and their coloniality
Cameroon’s government, civil society groups, traditional rulers and academia are intensively preparing for the return of ancestral remains and cultural belongings appropriated by Imperial Germany more than 100 years ago. Flaubert Djateng’s report (English, German, French) provides a detailed account of civil society activities on colonial legacies in Cameroon.
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Decolonial Challenges for Germany’s New Government
After the exit of the „traffic-light” coalition, the question arises as to how the new government intends to address Germany’s colonial history. The programmes of the parties for the current election campaign show little ambition in this regard. It will therefore be up to civil society forces to help shape remembrance work and demand political…
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Conference Report „Cameroon’s Cultural Heritage in Germany“
This conference reports summarises discussions at the national conference on the publication „Atlas of Absence – Cameroon’s cultural heritage in Germany“, held 3 to 5 October in Yaoundé. The responsible Cameroonian-German research team is led by Prof Albert GOUAFFO (University of Dschang) and Prof Bénédicte SAVOY (Technical University of Berlin). Deutsche Fassung des Berichts am…
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