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nigerians are preparing for elections later this month, but while they're sold, few women candidates. we meet one determined to make hammock. animals are dying at an alarming rate in the horn of africa because of an ongoing drought. we speak to the ranges in kenya, trying to save some of the wild life and we meet communities in namibia trying to come to terms with a painful past and crimes committed during germany's colonial era. ah, i'm really mohammed welcome to the program. her francis is on a trip to 2 nations in africa and what he's described as a pilgrimage of peace. he arrived in g about for the 1st ever pay pal visited to south don. the christian nation has been locked in conflict since gaining

independence in 2011. this follows a 4 day visit to the democratic republic of congo. we're fighting in the countries east has been top of the pope's agenda. the pontiff is pushing for reconciliation and wants to highlight the importance of africa to the future of the catholic church. in the d. r. c, the pope condemned which are nations for turning a blind eye to violence in the region. because she goes, which is a tragedy that these land, stephanie said more generally, the whole african continent continued to endure. various forms of exploitation, quit bears an instinctive attitude in many people, and many cultures, according to whom africa must be exploited. and this is terrible about after the political colonialism and economic colonialism was unleashed with equal capacity of putting people in a slavery situation with this country,

which was widely looted and cannot take advantage of its own resources. which the paradox is that the fruits of its own land making the country a foreign entity to its inhabitants to ensure the poison of green release has smeared its diamonds with claudia. what has been more than 37 years since the pope has visited the democratic republic of congo, which was one of the largest conflict populations on the continent. hope frances said, one of his biggest open and masses in the capitol. more than a 1000000 people turned out to watch him. he dumping his marilla was there and sent us this updates. as you can see, people are just leaving dolo app on here in kinshasa the mass. but just then it was a highlight of both francis trip to the d. r. c organizer say, well over a 1000000 warship is a, it was a joyful celebration with

a lot of music agreed of the people. and when gala, one of the 4 national languages and he urged the company is to forgive those who have harmed them to stress the importance of love and tolerance to live together as a community. many people here can't actually outside this airport just to get a good position to see the pope with their own eyes. many dollars they were so excited about the paypal visit, the 1st since 1985. but only me now is dw religion and ethics correspondent martin gag. martin. what is the goal of this trip for put francis and how important is it that he is there at the moment the pope undertakes most of his troops. and this has been particularly the case during african trips as what he calls a pilgrim of piece. and i think that this is mainly oriented to piece building efforts that have begun long before the trip usually begins. so we have heard actually, you know, very sort of active, but in a very active catholic church in various countries,

not just in the democratic republic of congo and in south so then who are actually working very, very strenuously and constantly abyss building and trying to bring parts in conflict together at the pope did have some, some strong words. while he was in the d. r. c. he said political exploitation gave way to an economic colonialism that was equally enslaving to africans. what message was he trying to send care? i think that the 2 words, obviously, that are key here are that the words that actually jump to the side, which are colonialism and poverty. and i mean, obviously slavery's of great importance as well. at least in the history of the continent. but i think that the main point is one that is very close to this pope and to this by deacon's political position, which is essentially rescuing the poorer rescuing people out of poverty and doing that by means of actual engagement. so i think that the point that is being made is

really that the mediation of the church, in places in which the church is dealing very directly with poverty and very directly with conflict, requires essentially facing up or you know, to the birds that are actually bogged in producing that kind of forward in producing that kind of subjection. obviously this has brought this vertical in a collision course with different political formations around the world. and this is actually no exception. africans, obviously no exception. the democratic republic and south so then are plays in which the question of corruption and the question of this revision of wealth and distribution of means of production. it's very much slanted. so obviously, in a way the pope says this, i say a word that is pretty much cut out for the church. and is it usual for the pope tipple? this political, i think that this pope has been not only very political, but he has also been very, very blunt in many occasions. this is again no exception. i think that what we see

here is, so to me, one of the most interesting aspects of it is the fact that he made us well. he could be, you know, dealing with politics and forums of this possession and forms of corruption. so when much closer to home, meaning rome at this stage or latin america for that matter. but in fact his choosing to actually push the agenda further along the lines in a place that he says, emblematic of mismanagement of corruption and so on. which are, i mean, the youngest country in the world, south. so then, and a country that has been completely assailed, they conflict and political corruption. so more and more generally, he did call for peace. that is the pope actually to bring about able to bring about before to change. i don't think, i mean, i think that the good the answer is obvious. no, pope can bring peace and no church or clergyman can bring these. but it's quite clear that a church that he's very engaged can actually do a great deal of work in terms of bringing about brothers of pacification process of

justice, not peace itself, us and then falling, but really initiating and pushing along the process. and i think that the results very often are only visible retrospectively. so i mean, you know, this is not a, this is not a bulb that necessarily will say the things in the spotlight. very often we hear the message, we see the trip, we see the prayers and it's only 6 or 2 months later that we understand the geopolitical implications of that kind of action. now around 40 percent of the people in the d. r c are catholic. how important is the d r c for the catholic church and its future? i think it's very important. i think that, you know, francophone, countries in africa had become essentially extremely important because the other place which was latin america, where the church was actually prevalent, has seen its numbers shrinking radically. i think that what happens in africa generally speaking, if 1 may speak about africa, i don't feel very comfortable saying that, but nonetheless,

is that the catholic church remains very much involved with the community. whereas in latin america, we have seen sort of a retraction to some degree of the church leaving to reign for other political actors. for instance, live angelica church in africa in place like the d r c. you actually do see the church still involved in education is still involved in providing health services. very often things that the community needs and the government does not provide. the church comes in and feels a god. what that means is essentially that they become not only and important political actor, but they also become an important social actor, which means that in terms of what the church receives in return is sexual participation. martin gac thank you very much and you're very welcome. you're watching, did have a nice africa still to come. we look at the haunting memories of germany's colonial era in namibia. but 1st nigerians had to the polls in the

next few weeks for the countries presidential elections. female candidates, a hopeful women voters will show their support. deputies america, coin met, one of the few women standing for a national position and the power brokers who could help her take office. for many nigerians, she is a popular hollywood actress. but now she was different art, as a politician, hilda took over once to represent a local community in the federal house of representatives. you know, you said traditionally you are swept to a comma, religion cages. you to another corner society sees this is what is right, that is what is it, you know, you just have a lot of biases working against the woman. and for me, i don't see why i can't have the same things as the meal i in terms of

opportunities. she's asking women from all walks of life to support her beat for office. miss it after talking with them in the market, the invite her to private meetings to discuss her ideas. women hold me to us like this across the country in all sorts of different searches. it is here, that's women's political part is rooted. it is here to decide what they are going to support and mobilize to deliver blocks of votes for a particular candidates. momma. helen is convinced that field a local boy is the right candidate for her and the other women in her community. and she's still in everyone about it. when did politicians came to the woman? at jeff? dot news. they're coordinate for them. because nick, while it is, i do know that the women have power. wendy, women are by facts you auntie, met you all the way you are being faced the lobby thought you like?

i'm to godaddy what one minute are people? when does said yes. yeah, we do know delivery votes for you. but these women are not only vault gathers for politicians wallison. the can also be crucial sources of information about what people need and how to meet those needs. so this women are my contact points. they're my a concept room and they help me design programs that meet the needs of people because they're here, they understand those needs. they're in the family, they're in the business, they're, they're everywhere. right? so they know the, the grassroots are in their hands. so they're my, what you call it. now, they're my connection point, making that connection, tapping into those grassroots, thus will to many politicians and compete. managers are aiming to do. it is abusive

time as we must markets and organizing groups. oh, to kenya. now where a lack of rain is causing the worst drought in decades, one national park is raising alarms about the death of its wildlife. between june and november last year, more than a 100 elephants and thousands of will. the beast and deborah's have died t w's felix. my ringer reports from the ambo, sally national park in southern kenya. you don't have to go far inside kenya's unforeseen national park to see these sad sight. just some of the thousands of animals that have died here in recent months. the other victims of the wasp drove to history joined in the last decade. ha, cringe us. see, they're struggling to cope for when we have all of i don't want. we have no control over my life. we have no control over. we have lost cause we have no control over because it's just like hundreds of because it's just like a we did not know that

a dual. he does this way at all these bud. the drought has forced the animals to seek water and food in new places and travel farther than they usually would. that's left them weak and vulnerable. so i belong the animals will. it will only be guaranteed. it would seem really little or maureen during the long season, laurine season, you vaccine that season then phase. ah, then the very painful part would be which is now to the extreme of losing everything. but it's not just the direct effect of the drought that's causing problems. has of kettle inside the pok face other dangers to remember we had to bring our cows into the park because of the drought and there's no pasture land for them outside the protected area. but our greatest worry is that our livestock will be attacked by lions. conservationists are doing what they can. we help the alamo

survive animal deaths are the height of the drought necessitated alternative means to feed the happy vase who've been the, was the victims of the field trains. they can now wildlife service initiated a here feeding program to feed the animals. but there is a see, it may not be sustainable, and the rains needs to poor soon. but it's just a short term solution. i'm proud of this, but what i would like as for them to feed on p o on. much to depend on us on the bread on depend on this hit request to know if you do efficiently missile this head a bit on however years climate change and the drought, it's brought to the horn of africa is an emergency for both animals and humans. even if the rains come now, it won't be enough. so local organizations are calling for more long term means of dealing with future disruptions. exploring hey,

i think we need to start planning for ourselves, making sure that that is enough enough. grasp banks for animals not only are well live, but for also lifestyle. and once we have enough or less talk definitely, ah, well, if we will, or will as well have, you know, our grass months for themselves, families need the animals to survive for their livelihoods. and the ranges need their wild animals to survive, to keep tourists visiting the spock. all of that is at risk. if the rains continue to fail. in 2021, germany is government recognized. crimes committed by its cloning forces against the harrow and nom up people in the media as genocide. but that apology has been controversial for many. germany's colonial rule is being remembered in very different ways to w special correspondence. abraham reports from the namibian, coastal town of talk up wound a warning. some of the content in this report may be disturbing in this tiny room,

a brutal and often forgotten chapter of german history is on full display. this is the swap upon genocide museum. it's lee la parent gunners attempt to keep the story of what the german empire did to his people, the hero, a life. it's very important for the future generation to remember the past must be told. it must not be hidden under the rick. the history of on sisters niche should be christened that history dates back to 19 o 4. when the media was the colony of german south west africa, to black indigenous groups, the hero and nama launched a rebellion against german settlers. for years, there had been tensions overland grabs. historians widely considered what happened next to be the 1st genocide of the 20th century. thousands were killed after he german general issued an extermination order against her arrows. survivors were put

in concentration camps. they were experimented on and used to slave labor. laid law says his great grandmother was an inmate. my great grandmother was telling me that some of my family members, oh, when we read by the german colonial soldiers, were killed or even forced to pay off the skin from the scowls and, and it's a very painful history, a dislike me to do what and what i'm doing right now late last started the museum 4 years ago on the outskirts of town. he receives visitors from around the world and takes them on a journey through germany's colonial past. from a distinctly hero perspective, he says he's noticed more interest in his work. even from local heroes, since germany apologized for the genocide in 2021. the aren't always aware of that dark chapter of history. it's something that he's determined to change is very important to know where you came from and where you,

where you are going on. the tunnel circle and doesn't show the history of it. that's another reason laid law has continued with the project. despite receiving death threats from above, the towns polished european character is what's visible. it's streets are lined with charming pastel colored colonial buildings. the attract tourists that may be as economy desperately needs, but what's missing and swap. one is the context, the story of what happened to the indigenous population when they were built walking. so town one gets the sense that it's presidents want to hold on to the legacy that early german settlers left behind. take street signs, for example. i'm standing at one of the main thoroughfares of swa copeland following independence. it was renamed sam, the yeoman avenue. after the country's 1st elected black president, but some of the buildings on the street still bare its colonial name kaiser. vill hm. it's something that you see throughout the town. it's the german communities

way of keeping its heritage alive. says norbert said laskey. the 3rd generation german namibian runs out shut german for old town, a colonial themed restaurant in the heart of swa combined. the names have got a purpose and i have seen it said that they just get lost. that's why i decided lips were as much history into this place as possible. above, outstanding overlooking the passers by. norbert put up a replica of the high tugging klein for almost 100 years. the original statues stood prominently in the capital to commemorate driven soldiers and civilians who died in the file and of 19 for a symbol of colonial triumph. nearby, as president ordered it removed in 2013, saying it was an obstacle to national healing. so when it made a comeback at norbert restaurant in 2019, it stirred controversy slot,

offensive at all. it's part of history. so the tourists, especially the german tourist when they're coming or they're coming in because there's german roots here. i think it all away. maybe the tourist one, phyllis? no, i'm comfortable to go, not comfortable, but they haven't got a reason to come. and while he wants german tourists to keep coming, he thinks german politicians should keep out of debate on colonialism. go what he said next is something i heard from many namibian of german descent club like in germany, i don't think it's right to call it a genocide. it was never spoken about. and then germany or some germans came and said, well, brought the theme up again and made a political, the thing out of it, leave us alone. leave our culture to learn. we live in peace. we know how to live with each other. it's not necessary to stir and, and i always say it's genocide and as and let them for laid law. it's an uneasy co

existence. he wants the replica and another colonial statue standing in the center of swap one to removed the marine dank man was also put up to commemorate colonial triumph. and it was what so high with which means that we had cut us list. that's where we stand of this thing i was grown, been now what we are talking about in national reconciliation. but this statute is violating the bid, the rights and it is glorifying said the paper triggers the boss. i mean, i mean, you're the german community. ah, they used to come here common rating, you know, singing colonial, it's long and so on. but we managed to stop the it's inscription detailing the time and police were german soldiers died, fighting resonates with lead law personally. and you see the name of any person or seen him about it all in. okay. you know, this is where my great grandfather's is,

the state, the reason why people like lead law and norbert see history so differently also has historical roots. many says anton from vito's hybrid, a former government minister of german descent when germany lost its colonies after world war one, namibia became part of south africa and was ruled under its system of racial segregation known as apartheid. for generations, the hero and nama did not get to process their trauma and german speaking the millions of ideas about their ancestors were not challenged. people emotional about it, because it's not something that is tangible for them. it was so long ago they feel attacked. talk to each other about your experiences, all about the experiences of your forefathers. so that one gets to feel gets a feeling for the emotions. also of the other people

and tons own family tree is intertwined with the events of the genocide. his great uncle was killed by heroes and the uprising. his grandfather came to namibia as a soldier. over the years he's grown more understanding of the nomine herrera perspective. in addition to dialogue, he believes his fellow, german namibian should accept evidence like germany's own records. because people, if you study them, you can see what happened. our biggest problem is many people are not willing to ignore their emotions and look at the facts as they are presented. facts like this, a cemetery on the edge of swa copeland, filled with thousands of unmarked griefs of hero and nama, who died in the concentration camps. it's been neglected for years. on the other side, the wall have collapse and the dogs are always coming in and they are digging the

grace. and taking out human remains frustrated by the lack of municipal care, lead law has been raising money and organizing volunteers to restore the grieves hoping his ancestors might be watching it. sometimes when i, when i come here, i feel like you know com. i feel like, you know, there's some in all that have yet there around me surrounding me that the base you happy or what i'm doing, you know, trying to bring, take me to children. lead law wants to cooperate with western researchers who plan to use technology to identify just how many bodies are buried here. he hopes this helps all nubians to fully see their shared past. ah, and we end the show in the city of say go in, molly with these they go on festival is currently taking place. despite molly's political turmoil and armed conflicts,

the event has become one of west africa most well known, showcases some of the regions leading artists and provides a platform for new artists to display their work. one of them is molly and born independence to young. she comes from a family of clothing designers and has created this insulation from different materials, including measuring tapes, wires, fabrics, and pieces of wood. well, that's the show, be sure to check out our other stories on d, w dot com, forward slash africa. we're also on facebook and twitter, and marina mohammed from me and the entire team. thanks for watching. take care, bye bye. ah ah

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