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Mariam Gichan @mariamgichan.bsky.social · 1d

www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/ope...

Unearthing Lake Victoria’s forgotten stories and ancient secrets

Lake Victoria continues to feed millions with fish and water. But it also has the power to nourish our sense of belonging, if only we choose to see it. The time to act is now before the lake’s...

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Mariam Gichan @mariamgichan.bsky.social · 7d

I was delighted to co-host the workshop “What do we (not) know about
German colonialism in Tanzania?” together with @seitzramona.bsky.social at the #bfuturefestival

The discussions reflected how important it is to continue uncovering & rethinking shared colonial histories.

#pamojart

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Decolonial Memories @colonial-memories.bsky.social · 11d

Memories of German colonialism in Tanzania: Gratulation an Tanzania Network für tollen „Decolonial Travel Guide“ mit vielen Autor*innen aus TZ, zB @mariamgichan.bsky.social

Auf Deutsch, Kisuaheli, English

cc: @diplo.de @geronafrica.bsky.social

Free access: decolonial-travel-guide-tanzania.com

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Decolonial Memories @colonial-memories.bsky.social · 10d

Memories of German colonialism in Tanzania: Dr Valence Silayo talks about entangled history & collaborative steps to address colonial legacies.

@lindenmuseum.bsky.social @gerda-henkel-stiftung.de @mehler.bsky.social @hdilger.bsky.social @mariamgichan.bsky.social

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Episode 11 (English) with Dr Valence Silayo

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Decolonial Memories @colonial-memories.bsky.social · 14d

Dekolonial Erinnern im @lindenmuseum.bsky.social Stuttgart: Eröffnung der großartigen Ausstellung „Celebrating Womanhood“ zum Kulturerbe der Chagga. Kuratiert von Dr. Valence Silayo & Dr. Fiona Siegenthaler. Unterstützt von @mwk-bw.bsky.social & @gerda-henkel-stiftung.de.

@mariamgichan.bsky.social

Foto von Prof. Dr. Inés de Castro
Direktorin Linden-Museum, Dr. Fiona Siegenthaler, Kuratorin Afrika & Gastwissenschaftler Dr. Valence Silayo, University of Dar es Salaam

Foto von Dr. Valence Silayo bei Führung in der Ausstellung

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Decolonial Memories @colonial-memories.bsky.social · 17d

Memories of German colonialism in Tanzania: New episode of podcast Decolonial Memories with Bernard Ntahondi, scholar of heritage studies.

@mariamgichan.bsky.social @seitzramona.bsky.social @hdilger.bsky.social @boellafrica.bsky.social
@geronafrica.bsky.social

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Episode 10 (English) with Bernard Laulian Ntahondi

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Decolonial Memories @colonial-memories.bsky.social · 20d

Memories of German colonialism in Tanzania: Do not miss Chagga exhibition at @lindenmuseum.bsky.social curated by Dr Valence Silayo👇

@mehler.bsky.social @seitzramona.bsky.social @mariamgichan.bsky.social @bgissibl.bsky.social @hdilger.bsky.social @nadineseidu.bsky.social @mwk-bw.bsky.social

Linden-Museum Stuttgart @lindenmuseum.bsky.social · 20d

On Sunday, we are opening a small but special exhibition: Celebrating Womanhood. Cultural Heritage from #Kilimanjaro. It combines historical objects with current knowledge and diverse perspectives – and shows the significance of this cultural heritage, which is over 100 years old, to this day.

Armband aus Leder und blauen und schwarzen Glasperlen

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Ute Hausmann @utehausmann.bsky.social · 26d

This Friday!

Join us for a free lecture by @bgissibl.bsky.social "The nature of German colonialism: wildlife and nature parks in colonial East Africa" hybrid format with English translation

Registration
forms.office.com/e/xAHzEpZC2D

@fiandeutschland.bsky.social @fian-international.bsky.social

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Decolonial Memories @colonial-memories.bsky.social · Sep 12

Thank you, @mariamgichan.bsky.social, for a fascinating text. When will we have similar, community-oriented collaboration between Germany & Tanzania?

@diplo.de @geronafrica.bsky.social @laenderkultur.bsky.social @seitzramona.bsky.social

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Mariam Gichan @mariamgichan.bsky.social · Sep 12

I know there were projects and collaborations from German , Im not sure if there is still on going or they ended up

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Mariam Gichan @mariamgichan.bsky.social · Sep 11

www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/ope...

What Tanzanian–Italian collaboration has achieved in 15 years of heritage and science

Olduvai Gorge and Laetoli in northern Tanzania are not just local treasures; they are global landmarks. These fossil-rich landscapes preserve over four million years of human and environmental...

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RiffReporter @riffreporter.bsky.social · Jun 12

Vor 10 Jahren schuf die #UN ein Mandat für die Rechte von Menschen mit #Albinismus. Seither hat sich viel bewegt – aber brutale Gewalt wie der Mord an Asiimwe N. in #Tansania 2024 zeigt: Der Kampf ist nicht vorbei. Post aus #Genf – von @seitzramona.bsky.social:

Post aus Genf: UN-Expertise für Menschen mit Albinismus

Seit zehn Jahren gibt es das UN-Mandat einer unabhängigen Expertin für Menschen mit Albinismus. Vieles wurde erreicht, große Aufgaben liegen noch bevor.

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Ramona Seitz @seitzramona.bsky.social · Jun 13

I open my latest writing for @riffreporter.bsky.social by referring to Maalim Nash’s song “Nianzie wapi?” where he cries out his pain over young Asiimwe N.‘s violent death: youtu.be/BXBjeWnG8Uc?...

Maalim Nash - Nianzie Wapi? (Official Music Video) In loving memory of Asimwe Novart.

YouTube video by Nash Mc

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Ramona Seitz @seitzramona.bsky.social · Jun 13

Today on International Albinism Awareness Day, I share my latest for @riffreporter.bsky.social (in German). Few days ago when in Geneva, I wrote about 10 years of UN mandate for the Independent expert on rights of persons with albinism. www.riffreporter.de/de/internati...

Post aus Genf: UN-Expertise für Menschen mit Albinismus

Seit zehn Jahren gibt es das UN-Mandat einer unabhängigen Expertin für Menschen mit Albinismus. Vieles wurde erreicht, große Aufgaben liegen noch bevor.

www.riffreporter.de

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Mariam Gichan @mariamgichan.bsky.social · Jun 14

www.linkedin.com/pulse/demand...
Yesterday was international Albinism awareness Day and I wrote and op-ed -like article based on the theme..."Demanding our rights: Protect our skin , preserve our lives

#iaad #internationalalbinismawarenessday

A picture of first paragraph of the article

Mariam Gichan @mariamgichan.bsky.social · May 24

When we say God Over Everything (GOE), It is stopping your work, study, or hustle to pray. It’s choosing halal even when haram feels easier and Fun. May Allah guide us to the right path and grant us khusnul khatima. Ameen.

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Konradin @konradinkunze.bsky.social · May 23

Marejesho exhibition opened in the town hall of Marburg today. Thanks to everyone who made it possible. The work continues. #MarejeshoMarburg #Tanzania #BringThemBack

Image of the Marejesho exhibition in Marburg town hall with artworks and furniture.

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Mariam Gichan @mariamgichan.bsky.social · May 15

“Whoever mocks five will lose five:
Mocks scholars → loses religion
Mocks rulers → loses worldly success
Mocks neighbors → loses safety
Mocks family → loses joy
Mocks the poor → loses Allah’s mercy.”

Reflect. Respect. Reform.
#Jumaakareem

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Joël Glasman @glasmanjo.bsky.social · May 15

Der Vorteil von Zeitungsartikeln ist, dass man lernt, sich kurz zu fassen. Ein Nachteil ist jedoch, dass die Referenzen und Fußnoten, die man der Redaktion im Text liefert, oft im Redaktionsprozess verschwinden.
taz.de/debatte/!608...

Wie koloniale Kompanien

Die US-Technologiekonzerne erinnern an das Zeitalter des Imperialismus. Es geht nicht nur um Profite, sondern um Infrastruktur, um Mobilität und Politik

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Mariam Gichan @mariamgichan.bsky.social · May 7

When the EU Parliament comments on Tanzanian politics, it gives Berlin Conference vibes. Y’all divided Africa once maybe sit this one out. Once a colonizer, always a colonizer. Mind your business, bana.

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Decolonial Memories @colonial-memories.bsky.social · Apr 21

Memories of German colonialism in Tanzania: @patrickhege.bsky.social‘s excellent „Dividing Dar“ addresses role of intermediaries in the city under German colonial occupation. @degruyterbrill.bsky.social

@manubauche.bsky.social @noa-k-ha.bsky.social @michmo.bsky.social @seitzramona.bsky.social

Front cover of book „Dividing Dar“ by Patrick Hege

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Hansjörg Dilger @hdilger.bsky.social · Mar 20

Very happy to share the good news that our edited volume "Collections as Relations: Contestations of Belonging, Cultural Heritage, and Knowledge Infrastructures" is now #OpenAccess! You can download the book and the chapters here: www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edi...

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Decolonial Memories @colonial-memories.bsky.social · Mar 5

Memories of German colonialism in Tanzania: Great text by @seitzramona.bsky.social @riffreporter.bsky.social about recent commemoration in Moshi.

@hdilger.bsky.social @decolonizeberlin.bsky.social @lindenmuseum.bsky.social @diplo.de @rhoelzl.bsky.social

www.riffreporter.de/de/internati...

Post aus Moshi: Nachfahren warten auf Rückgabe von Ahnen

Nachfahren in Tansania warten auf die Repatriierung von Ancestral Remains ihrer Vorfahren, die seit der Kolonialzeit in deutschen Sammlungen liegen.

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Africa Centre for Transregional Research @actunifreiburg.bsky.social · Mar 6

Unfortunately the Maka from Cameroon are not alone in their pain and their goal to get back their missing ancestors.

Thank you this great text @seitzramona.bsky.social

Decolonial Memories @colonial-memories.bsky.social · Mar 5

Memories of German colonialism in Tanzania: Great text by @seitzramona.bsky.social @riffreporter.bsky.social about recent commemoration in Moshi.

@hdilger.bsky.social @decolonizeberlin.bsky.social @lindenmuseum.bsky.social @diplo.de @rhoelzl.bsky.social

www.riffreporter.de/de/internati...

Post aus Moshi: Nachfahren warten auf Rückgabe von Ahnen

Nachfahren in Tansania warten auf die Repatriierung von Ancestral Remains ihrer Vorfahren, die seit der Kolonialzeit in deutschen Sammlungen liegen.

www.riffreporter.de

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RiffReporter @riffreporter.bsky.social · Mar 5

Post aus Moshi: Rund 17.000 geraubte menschliche Überreste aus kolonialen Kontexten liegen in deutschen Sammlungen. Darunter auch Knochen und Schädel aus #Tansania. Nachfahren hoffen auf Rückführung ihrer Ahnen. @seitzramona.bsky.social über ein andauerndes Trauma:

Post aus Moshi: Nachfahren warten auf Rückgabe von Ahnen

Nachfahren in Tansania warten auf die Repatriierung von Ancestral Remains ihrer Vorfahren, die seit der Kolonialzeit in deutschen Sammlungen liegen.

www.riffreporter.de

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