Germany discusses possible reparations over Namibia genocide

Germany is to hold discussions with the Namibia government regarding an official apology and possible reparations for the genocide of the Herero and Namaqua people by German troops at the beginning of the 20th century, The Guardian 

Tens of thousands of Herero and Namaqua men, women and children were shot dead by troops or starved to death in camps. The  genocide is considered the first of the century. 

An official apology is expected to be finalisted before June 2017, the paper reported. 

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