"German President Issues Apology for Colonial Massacre in Tanzania"

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier apologized for the atrocities committed by German colonial forces in Tanzania, specifically the massacre of indigenous Maji-Maji people between 1905 and 1907. Steinmeier asked for forgiveness and expressed shame for the actions of German soldiers, acknowledging the brutality and extent of the abuses. This visit comes as part of Germany's ongoing efforts to confront its colonial past, including making restitutions and acknowledging genocide in Namibia.