Schlagwort: Tanzania
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The interface between German and Indigenous health systems in Northeastern Tanzania, 1884 -1914
This post includes a summary by Tanzanian historian Philemon Mtoi of his dissertation which he recently completed at the University of Bonn. Title of the dissertation: „Debating Colonial Destructive Administration: The interface between German and Indigenous health systems in Northeastern Tanzania, 1884 -1914“.
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“Cultural Violence” – New exhibition on German colonialism in Tanzania
In this text, Anna Zoë Klos reviews the Tanzanian exhibition „Cultural Violence“, curated by Philip Maligisu and the Pan-African Centre for Heritage and Provenance Research. The exhibition was presented at the recent commemoration of the Majimaji war in Songea and at the Nafasi Art Space in Dar es Salaam.
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The ancestors are not (yet) allowed to return
This text informs about a new episode of the podcast ‘Decolonial Memories’ with Sirili and Tony Molelia from Kibosho/Tanzania (English & Kiswahili). They travelled to Germany to encounter their ancestors and cultural belongings that were stolen by German colonial troops. In a statement, the family formulates demands for restitution and reparations by Germany.
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Die Ahnen dürfen (noch) nicht zurück
Der Text informiert über die neue Folge des Podcasts „Decolonial Memories“ mit Sirili und Tony Molelia aus Kibosho/Tansania (Englisch & Kiswahili). Sie sind nach Deutschland gereist, um ihren Ahnen und Kulturgütern zu begegnen, die von deutschen Kolonialtruppen geraubt wurden. In einer Erklärung formuliert die Familie Forderungen nach Restitutionen und Reparationen an Deutschland.
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(Re)Presentations of Knowledge and Exhibition Practice
This fascinating report (with photos) by Maike Schimanowski and Kristin Weber-Sinn sums up their experiences as members of the curatorial team for the exhibition „Historia za Tanzania – Geschichte(n) Tansanias – Histories of Tanzania“, presently on display at the Humboldt Forum Berlin. The exhibition has been meant to be a first and final display of…
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Aufarbeitung der deutschen Kolonialgeschichte: Viele Einzelmaßnahmen, kein Gesamtkonzept
Der Beitrag analysiert die Antwort der Bundesregierung vom August 2025 auf eine Kleine Anfrage der Grünen. Darin unterstreicht die Regierung ihren Willen zur Aufarbeitung der deutschen Kolonialgeschichte. Wie das geschehen wird, hängt maßgeblich von Impulsen und Druck aus der Zivilgesellschaft ab. Entscheidend ist, dass die institutionellen und finanziellen Schwachstellen der deutschen Restitutions-Governance zügig angegangen werden.
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Connected, Entangled, or Shared History? The Legacy of Colonialism and Mission from Tanzanian, German, and Swiss Perspectives
This report by Dr. Lois-Singa Metili covers the conference „Connected, Entangled, or Shared History? The Legacy of Colonialism and Mission from Tanzanian, German, and Swiss Perspectives“, 18-19 July 2025, at Dar es Salaam Tumaini University (programme included).
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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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Interview with Dr Valence Silayo (University of Dar es Salaam)
In this interview, Dr Valence Silayo from the University of Dar es Salaam addresses the entangled history between Tanzania and Germany. He highlights the extreme colonial violence in his country and calls for restitution of ancestral remains and cultural heritage as well as reparations. His present work as guest researcher at Linden Museum Stuttgart focuses…