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The bars, hotels and restaurants that tap into the heat and beats of the Benin port
Opposition parties rail against artefacts being entrusted to a king
Aanu Adeoye and Josh Spero discuss the Benin Bronzes and the steps it will take to get them back to Nigeria. Then, Benjamin Lorr describes the psychology of supermarket layouts
Debate on the repatriation of historical artefacts from the world’s museums grows louder
The galleries of the reconstructed Prussian palace are central to today’s heated debates about looted artworks
Former African colony reclaims artworks in fulfilment of 2017 promise by Emmanuel Macron
The value of contested artworks would seem to be zero, yet the best of them are priceless
German move to return artefacts taken increases pressure on others to follow suit
Cathedrals to culture or trophy cabinets of colonialism? Four books take differing approaches to untangling a complex legacy
Museums and galleries face crippling pandemic losses as voices calling for restitution and greater social responsibility grow louder
Benin crossing has been shut for three months, halting trade on vital frontier
A multigenerational show at London’s October Gallery explores the materials of everyday life — and the global forces that shape it
Faure Gnassingbé says ‘devastating’ impact if extremists are not contained
President Buhari’s efforts to boost agricultural sector have had mixed success
Orange and Vodafone switched off access after fraudulent Congo elections
Poll turnout low after opposition groups banned from taking part
West African country prepares to sell eight-year, euro-denominated debt
Two years ago the Beninois artist staged a fake dig for treasures taken by the French — now the battle for their return is on
Macron-commissioned report calls for restitution of works taken during colonialism
The French President last year pledged to repatriate African pieces in his country’s public museums. What repercussions could this policy have?
President Macron’s repatriation promise has brought the debate into the public gaze
A surprise drop in US oil inventories and supply disruption in Nigeria keep upward pressure
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