The Benin Bronzes: A Timeline of What Has Been Returned and What Still Is Not
See which Benin Bronzes have been returned to Nigeria since 2021, which museums still hold them, and what is left to bring home.
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Bringing African Masks Home: Inside Africa’s Campaign to Reclaim Looted Heritage
In 1977, Nigeria asked the British Museum for one thing. Let the ivory mask of Queen Idia travel home, just for a festival, just for a few weeks. The answer was no. That mask, carved for a queen mother of the Benin Kingdom, became the emblem of FESTAC 77 anyway, printed on posters and currency…
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Silencing the Guns Initiative | How to make the Pledge for Peace
The Silencing the Guns Initiative, launched by the African Union (AU), is an ambitious program aiming to achieve a conflict-free Africa by 2030. It’s a central pillar of the AU’s Agenda 2063, a broader vision for the continent’s development. Here’s a breakdown of its key aspects: Goals: End all wars and armed conflicts: This…
