Tweets Analysis - Keyword: @GERonAfrica
Overview
Total number of tweets analysed
101
Earliest tweet was on
2023-03-16
Latest tweet was on
2023-03-24
Tweets covering
7 days
Average age of authors' accounts
6 years
Summarization
The tweets cover a variety of topics related to Germany's colonial past and current humanitarian efforts in Africa. These include discussions on the need for Germany to address colonial injustices and return cultural artifacts, updates on current humanitarian missions in South Sudan, and reports on initiatives towards the return of ancestors and cultural heritage. There are also mentions of a seminar on intercultural and interreligious dialogue in the Sahel region and calls for support for communities of origin.
Topic Modeling
- Humanitarian aid for South Sudan
- Restitution of colonial loot
- German colonial history and its impact on Africa
- Cultural dialogue and inter-religious strategies for peace in the Sahel region
- Return of ancestral remains and cultural heritage
Emotional Analysis
These tweets primarily express concern and frustration over Germany's handling of colonial history and the restitution of stolen artifacts and ancestral remains. There is also a sense of anticipation or hope for progress, especially in response to initiatives being taken by other countries and organizations. Some tweets also express empathy and solidarity with communities affected by Germany's colonial past. Meanwhile, a few tweets are seeking answers or clarification on specific issues related to the topic.
Trend Analysis
- Discussion and criticism of Germany's lack of action in regards to restitution and addressing colonial injustices (mentions of Belgium's initiative for contrast)
- Updates on humanitarian crises and aid efforts in South Sudan
- Concerns and questions about Germany's approach to working with Tanzania and addressing their shared colonial history
- Reports and discussions surrounding a seminar on intercultural and interreligious dialogue for peace in the Sahel, funded by Germany
- Mentions of specific individuals and institutions involved in addressing these issues (including @GERonAfrica, @KatjaKeul, @MuseumTanzania, and @hparzinger)
Types of Tweets
Number of Retweets
32
Percentage of total tweets
31%
Number of Original tweets
7
Percentage of total tweets
6%
Number of tweets that contain Mentions
101
Percentage of total tweets
100%
Number of tweets that were Replies
53
Percentage of total tweets
52%
Number of tweets that were Quotes
27
Percentage of total tweets
26%
Number of tweets that contain Hashtags
13
Percentage of total tweets
12%
Top 5 devices used to tweet
| Source | Count |
|---|---|
| Twitter for Android | 56 |
| Twitter Web App | 25 |
| Twitter for iPhone | 20 |
What devices were used to tweet
Top 10 accounts with highest followers count
| Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
|---|---|---|---|
| GermanEmbassySA | Germany in SA | Official Twitter account German Embassy South Africa. Follow for news, current info, policy announcements,official statements and events. https://t.co/acpfdo5qmg | 22,458 |
| Amanbiede | Amanuel Biedemariam | #Eritrean #African #American for Social Justice | 20,254 |
| AA_stabilisiert | 🇩🇪 GER on Peace & Humanitarian Action | Hier twittern Deike Potzel, Heike Thiele und Susanne Fries-Gaier. Folgt uns für Updates zur 🇩🇪 Friedensförderung, Stabilisierung und humanitären Hilfe. | 10,981 |
| HBSNairobi | HeinrichBöllStiftung | #GenderDemocracy, #SustainableDevelopment, #Dialogue & #CivicSpaces, and #FoodRights and #Agroecology are core to our business. Retweets Are Not Endorsements | 6,428 |
| lopalasi | Lorena Jaume-Palasí | Founder The Ethical Tech Society | AlgorithmWatch | IGF Academy Advisory Board Member @EP_ScienceTech @lopalasi@dair-community.social on Mastodon | 5,623 |
| krit_geschichte | Kritische Geschichte | Über Geschichte, Politik und Alltag. Von Bernd Hüttner, aktiv @contraste_org u @abg_zeitschrift. Mitarbeiter Zeitgeschichte @rosaluxstiftung. Hier privat. | 4,023 |
| iykefantasy | Ikechukwu Mmuo | Freedom for humanity is my first priority in life, Biafra or death | 3,815 |
| GUnrecht | Geschichts- & Lernort Kolonialismus | Initiative supporting call for Documentation & Education Centre on German Colonialism in Berlin. Contact: restitution-now@posteo.de | 3,542 |
| gondeka_ | Pius_Fanuel🇹🇿 | UDSM Alumni 2019.📗 Heritage Management. 🏛 Archaeological Excavation in Bagamoyo and Zanzibar. Working at The National Museum of Tanzania as Curator II. | 2,617 |
| aydesta5 | Justice4Tigray | #TigrayGenocide! #SaveTigray! #Justice4Humanity ❤️💛❤️ | 2,232 |
Top 10 accounts with highest friends count
| Username | Name | Bio | Followers count |
|---|---|---|---|
| davidshahata | david.shahata | I tweet in English and Arabic, on topics related to SDGs, Sudan & South Sudan. Also tweet to advance peace & the normalisation of relations with Israel. | 5,008 |
| SeitzRamona | Ramona Seitz @SeitzRamona@mas.to | Freelance Journalist @RiffReporter. Back to university as M.A. student of media and cultural research. #MGNalbinism #gjheritagewalks 🎨🖌: @marcotibasima | 5,006 |
| aydesta5 | Justice4Tigray | #TigrayGenocide! #SaveTigray! #Justice4Humanity ❤️💛❤️ | 4,996 |
| DanielTumwine | Daniel Tumwine | I am a sample size of one. Not statistically significant, nor representative. | 2,860 |
| krit_geschichte | Kritische Geschichte | Über Geschichte, Politik und Alltag. Von Bernd Hüttner, aktiv @contraste_org u @abg_zeitschrift. Mitarbeiter Zeitgeschichte @rosaluxstiftung. Hier privat. | 2,617 |
| konradinkunze | konradin | theater performance exhibition animation (he/him) | 2,277 |
| gondeka_ | Pius_Fanuel🇹🇿 | UDSM Alumni 2019.📗 Heritage Management. 🏛 Archaeological Excavation in Bagamoyo and Zanzibar. Working at The National Museum of Tanzania as Curator II. | 2,019 |
| lopalasi | Lorena Jaume-Palasí | Founder The Ethical Tech Society | AlgorithmWatch | IGF Academy Advisory Board Member @EP_ScienceTech @lopalasi@dair-community.social on Mastodon | 1,753 |
| iykefantasy | Ikechukwu Mmuo | Freedom for humanity is my first priority in life, Biafra or death | 1,722 |
| anica39 | Choengoes 🇿🇦🇿🇲kaizer chiefs rulez! | African Expat in the West, Australisia and ME. Keen Traveller mother and wife. COVID Survivor and trying times. Int: International Relations, Politics and Law | 1,355 |
Most active users
| Username | Bio | Number of tweets |
|---|---|---|
| GUnrecht | Initiative supporting call for Documentation & Education Centre on German Colonialism in Berlin. Contact: restitution-now@posteo.de | 20 |
| FanaPetsoane | Writer, peace-loving but not at the expense of the truth. A fan of practical observational learning as opposed to theoretical education. | 9 |
| SeitzRamona | Freelance Journalist @RiffReporter. Back to university as M.A. student of media and cultural research. #MGNalbinism #gjheritagewalks 🎨🖌: @marcotibasima | 8 |
| zwiebelfisch_ | JIN – JIYAN – AZADÎ /////🚯 Nazigedöns & Schwurbler 🚯///// ❌Nein zum Krieg! Die Waffen nieder! Нет войне!❌ ➡️https://t.co/HFgASJY9Ar | 7 |
| gondeka_ | UDSM Alumni 2019.📗 Heritage Management. 🏛 Archaeological Excavation in Bagamoyo and Zanzibar. Working at The National Museum of Tanzania as Curator II. | 5 |
| EMP_Bamako | L'Ecole de Maintien de la Paix Alioune Blondin Beye de Bamako a pour mission, la formation et la promotion de la paix sur l’ensemble du continent Africain. | 4 |
| konradinkunze | theater performance exhibition animation (he/him) | 3 |
| InitiativePers2 | Verein der TRANSKULTURELLEN BEGEGNUNG & POLITISCHEN BILDUNG. #widerstand #kolonialismus #gegenrassismus #perspektivwechsel #comics RTs≠endorsements | 2 |
| shankjoh | Ich bin sehr glückliche Person und behandle Leute nett. Ich bin ehrlicher und respektvoller Mann. Ich brauche die gleiche Rendite | 2 |
| muejosmaka | ...he came, didn't conquer...and still fights......until he goes again... | 2 |
Tweets per day
Top 10 tweets with highest Retweet count
| ID | Text | Retweet count |
|---|---|---|
| 1638800708081270785 | Now happening: Tanzania prepares major initiative towards Germany for return of ancestors & cultural heritage translocated under colonial rule. How will Germany respond @GERonAfrica @KatjaKeul @GermanyDiplo @GermanyTanzania? @mfa_tanzania @TZinGermany ➡️ https://t.co/O0pmkRi6su https://t.co/cWfcJLBWNC | 10 |
| 1637377595778932737 | Belgien beginnt umfassende Rückgaben von kolonialem Raubgut auf gesetzlicher Basis. 👇 Deutschland OHNE Restitutions-Governance. Was macht Ampel @helgelindh @AwetTesfaiesus @AnikoMerten @KatjaKeul @GERonAfrica @AA_Kultur @rabe_diplo @AA_Kultur @AndGoergen https://t.co/ffv6cPyCB7 https://t.co/aZE02YpaT7 | 8 |
| 1638991861913210910 | Don't miss your chance to view this very moving cartoon video on Germany's colonial shame in hanging #MangiMeli. Beautiful art by @amaniabeid2 & @CloudChatanda. When will @GermanyDiplo @GERonAfrica @KatjaKeul address colonial injustices? @Flinnworks @konradinkunze @gondeka_ https://t.co/DcealZrBT1 | 7 |
| 1636352092813115393 | Drei von vier Menschen in Südsudan 🇸🇸 benötigen humanitäre Hilfe. Dr. Daniel Beck, stellv. Referatsleiter S08, ist derzeit vor Ort, um an einem von @UNOCHA organisierten Field Trip teilzunehmen. @GERonAfrica, @GermanyUN, @GERinSSD, @OCHASouthSudan 👇 https://t.co/1T3dW76OPz | 7 |
| 1638241070659039239 | Ouverture Séminaire "DIALOGUE INTERCULTUREL ET INTERRELIGIEUX : QUELLES STRATEGIES POUR UNE PAIX DURABLE AU SAHEL ?" à @EMP_Bamako financé par 🇩🇪 @GERonAfrica @AuswaertigesAmt @DG_EMPABB @GouvMali @SecuriteML @MaliMaeci @ecowas_cedeao @_AfricanUnion @UN @UEauMali @FAMa_DIRPA https://t.co/ZzA9tPnpRn | 3 |
| 1638243036005122049 | JOUR 01 - Séminaire "DIALOGUE INTERCULTUREL ET INTERRELIGIEUX : QUELLES STRATEGIES POUR UNE PAIX DURABLE AU SAHEL ?" à @EMP_Bamako financé par @GERonAfrica @AuswaertigesAmt @DG_EMPABB @GouvMali @SecuriteML @MaliMaeci @ecowas_cedeao @_AfricanUnion @UN @UEauMali @FAMa_DIRPA https://t.co/rCW7pBj7RD https://t.co/LljZlnn64K | 3 |
| 1638446741161648128 | Gespannt, was @ZDF & @ARTEde zur deutschen Restitutions-Governance im europäischen Vergleich sagen: > NL wiss. Komitee > B Gesetz verabschiedet > F Gesetz vorbereitet > D ??? @mehler_a @LegayRichard @GERonAfrica @KatjaKeul @Markus_Hilgert @AndGoergen @KirstenKrampe @kindmari https://t.co/213hkDp0Kr | 3 |
| 1638294095100608514 | Dear @GoetheKamerun: Why don't you openly say that German colonial soldiers murdered King Mayessè? @GermanyinCMR @GERonAfrica @KatjaKeul @GermanyDiplo @doualart @sylvienjobati @F_Djateng @c_kayser @mehler_a @kilderbenhauser @HenningMelber https://t.co/4pmDQl0vFn via @auletch https://t.co/WNM3vLNPiC https://t.co/3n1nnJFZql | 3 |
| 1638143599761129473 | @ngonnso @GermanyDiplo This call for support of communities of origin goes to German contact point on "collections from colonial contexts", headed by Prof @Markus_Hilgert @LaenderKultur. And to @BundesKultur @AndGoergen @GERonAfrica @rabe_diplo @AA_Kultur @helgelindh @AwetTesfaiesus @AnikoMerten | 2 |
| 1638139135797121024 | Nigeria's Supreme Court Is Silent In The Face Of Brazen Lawlessness And Illegality https://t.co/6JNBbyGtct @USIP @ForeignAffairs @FCDOGovUK @CFR_org @BrookingsFP @GERonAfrica @WAJournal @mfa_russia @KremlinRussia_E @GermanyUN @AA_stabilisiert @UNOCHA @CivilRights @StateDRL | 2 |
Top 10 tweets with highest Like count
| ID | Text | Like count |
|---|---|---|
| 1636352092813115393 | Drei von vier Menschen in Südsudan 🇸🇸 benötigen humanitäre Hilfe. Dr. Daniel Beck, stellv. Referatsleiter S08, ist derzeit vor Ort, um an einem von @UNOCHA organisierten Field Trip teilzunehmen. @GERonAfrica, @GermanyUN, @GERinSSD, @OCHASouthSudan 👇 https://t.co/1T3dW76OPz | 24 |
| 1637377595778932737 | Belgien beginnt umfassende Rückgaben von kolonialem Raubgut auf gesetzlicher Basis. 👇 Deutschland OHNE Restitutions-Governance. Was macht Ampel @helgelindh @AwetTesfaiesus @AnikoMerten @KatjaKeul @GERonAfrica @AA_Kultur @rabe_diplo @AA_Kultur @AndGoergen https://t.co/ffv6cPyCB7 https://t.co/aZE02YpaT7 | 19 |
| 1638446741161648128 | Gespannt, was @ZDF & @ARTEde zur deutschen Restitutions-Governance im europäischen Vergleich sagen: > NL wiss. Komitee > B Gesetz verabschiedet > F Gesetz vorbereitet > D ??? @mehler_a @LegayRichard @GERonAfrica @KatjaKeul @Markus_Hilgert @AndGoergen @KirstenKrampe @kindmari https://t.co/213hkDp0Kr | 14 |
| 1637772155474550784 | Wäre spannend zu erfahren, wie Staatsministerin @KatjaKeul @AuswaertigesAmt Aufarbeitung deutscher Kolonialgeschichte MIT Tansania konkret angehen will. @GERonAfrica @GermanyTanzania @TanzaniaNetwork @konradinkunze @HBSNairobi @boell_africa @SeitzRamona @mehler_a @HenningMelber https://t.co/aaUoZP6Vrg | 12 |
| 1638241070659039239 | Ouverture Séminaire "DIALOGUE INTERCULTUREL ET INTERRELIGIEUX : QUELLES STRATEGIES POUR UNE PAIX DURABLE AU SAHEL ?" à @EMP_Bamako financé par 🇩🇪 @GERonAfrica @AuswaertigesAmt @DG_EMPABB @GouvMali @SecuriteML @MaliMaeci @ecowas_cedeao @_AfricanUnion @UN @UEauMali @FAMa_DIRPA https://t.co/ZzA9tPnpRn | 10 |
| 1638800708081270785 | Now happening: Tanzania prepares major initiative towards Germany for return of ancestors & cultural heritage translocated under colonial rule. How will Germany respond @GERonAfrica @KatjaKeul @GermanyDiplo @GermanyTanzania? @mfa_tanzania @TZinGermany ➡️ https://t.co/O0pmkRi6su https://t.co/cWfcJLBWNC | 9 |
| 1638243036005122049 | JOUR 01 - Séminaire "DIALOGUE INTERCULTUREL ET INTERRELIGIEUX : QUELLES STRATEGIES POUR UNE PAIX DURABLE AU SAHEL ?" à @EMP_Bamako financé par @GERonAfrica @AuswaertigesAmt @DG_EMPABB @GouvMali @SecuriteML @MaliMaeci @ecowas_cedeao @_AfricanUnion @UN @UEauMali @FAMa_DIRPA https://t.co/rCW7pBj7RD https://t.co/LljZlnn64K | 8 |
| 1638991861913210910 | Don't miss your chance to view this very moving cartoon video on Germany's colonial shame in hanging #MangiMeli. Beautiful art by @amaniabeid2 & @CloudChatanda. When will @GermanyDiplo @GERonAfrica @KatjaKeul address colonial injustices? @Flinnworks @konradinkunze @gondeka_ https://t.co/DcealZrBT1 | 7 |
| 1638812354661036032 | @gondeka_ @GUnrecht @GERonAfrica @KatjaKeul @GermanyDiplo @GermanyTanzania @mfa_tanzania @TZinGermany @MuseumTanzania @flowermanase @DrMasele @NancyLater @GI_Daressalaam @HBSNairobi @ms24162747 @hparzinger @kulturSPK In our report about ancestral remains from Tanzania we collected information about 375 ancestors in Germany (not only in Berlin). Together with ancestors in France, Austria and USA we know of more than 500 ancestors from Tanzania. The real numbers are likely to be higher. | 7 |
| 1637919302660571138 | Elders der Wangoni in Songea fordern Rückgabe ihrer Ahnen & Kulturgüter. Wie reagiert Deutschland? @KatjaKeul @GermanyDiplo @GERonAfrica @hparzinger @helgelindh @AwetTesfaiesus @AnikoMerten? Thank you for powerful interview @DrMasele & @SeitzRamona. @MuseumTanzania @gondeka_ https://t.co/em0Aa86hhr | 7 |
Top 3 Languages Used In Tweets
Top 10 Hashtags used
| Hashtag | Count |
|---|---|
| #mangimeli | 2 |
| #eskom | 2 |
| #südsudan | 2 |
| #nedamcoafrica | 1 |
| #danke | 1 |
| #unmiss | 1 |
| #tigraygenocide | 1 |
| #eritreantroopsoutoftigray | 1 |
| #kishishe | 1 |
| #monusco | 1 |
Top 10 Hashtags Used In Tweets
Top 10 mentions
| Mention | Count |
|---|---|
| @geronafrica | 102 |
| @katjakeul | 46 |
| @germanydiplo | 36 |
| @gunrecht | 30 |
| @hparzinger | 26 |
| @museumtanzania | 23 |
| @germanytanzania | 21 |
| @gondeka_ | 20 |
| @konradinkunze | 17 |
| @auswaertigesamt | 17 |
Top 10 mentions
Wordcloud of Tweets
Emojis
Average number of emojis used per tweet
38
Emojis used in tweets
| Emoji | Count | Emoji Text |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 | 11 | Germany |
| 🇸🇸 | 6 | South_Sudan |
| 👇 | 5 | backhand_index_pointing_down |
| ➡️ | 2 | right_arrow |
| 🇺🇦 | 2 | Ukraine |
| 🇿🇦 | 2 | South_Africa |
| 🙏 | 2 | folded_hands |
| 🌎 | 1 | globe_showing_Americas |
| 🇷🇺 | 1 | Russia |
| 🇪🇺 | 1 | European_Union |
Emojis groups
| Emoji Group | Count |
|---|---|
| Flags | 24 |
| People & Body | 7 |
| Symbols | 4 |
| Smileys & Emotion | 3 |
| Travel & Places | 1 |