EDITORIAL: Looking the other way on the Queen

African leaders, including our own President Hage Geingob, have flocked to the United Kingdom for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Since her passing, the Queen’s legacy has been a subject of global debate. Some have insulated her from the atrocities of the British Empire, saying while it was a notorious establishment, the Queen herself was saintly.Hilarious! It’s like separating Robert Mugabe from Zanu-PF hooligans who terrorised white farmers during the invasions that occurred in Zimbabwe on the basis that he personally did not hack anyone with a machete.On a balance of probabilities, there’s a chance that Mugabe was holier than the Queen. But anyone who dares to say this risks being labelled a vile, disgusting moron. The dark marks left on the African continent by the British imperial legacy remain glaringly visible in our midst today. And the Queen has been called out for not acknowledging nor apologising for that exploitive and brutal legacy. While Mugabe was prevented from entering the European space, perhaps for correct reasons, our spineless and unprincipled leaders are traversing the skies to the UK to bid their farewell to the Queen in person. It’s one thing to pass condolences to the bereaved monarchy, as is African tradition. But to burn jet fuel for a legacy that remains an albatross around your people’s necks is quite a statement. A statement of shame and cowardice!

EDITORIAL: Looking the other way on the Queen

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Namibian Sun 2025-09-16

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EDITORIAL: Looking the other way on the Queen

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