Cover stories 'The tribe Germany wants to forget' Many historians agree today that the first seeds of the Nazi holocaust were sown in South West Africa (now Namibia) after the near annihilation of the Herero tribe by German colonial forces. Today, descendants of the tribe, which Germany wants to forget, are demanding justice and reparations. Our Assistant Editor, Regina Jere-Malanda, reports on why the German government is not happy with the unearthing of its dark and chilling colonial past. Portugal, The mother of all slavers The Real Dutch Wax Weddings: Going back to African roots Diaspora: Future perfect Special Report Tunisia, 44 years of independence. Around Africa Nigeria: What does the OPC want? Zimbabwe: Election fever Somalia: Squaring up for peace Liberia: Taylor sues the The Times Africa/EU: Cloning heads for Africa New African Market Why is the WTO such a dirty name? African innovator of the year Commentary BAFFOUR'S BEEFS: Who controls the past... FRANKLY SPEAKING: Nigeria's millennium flop OFF-THE BEAT: The history Africa needs to know