Protesters Interrupt €4.2m Auction of Stolen 19th-Century Gabonese Mask
Protesters demanded the return of a ‘stolen’ 19th-century Gabonese mask sold at auction for €4.2 million.
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Belgian king Express 'Deepest Regrets' for Colonialism in Congo
Philippe also offered a traditional mask of the Suku people to Congo's national museum that has been held for decades by Belgium's Royal Museum for Central Africa.
Macron Vindicates France, Calls Russia a 'Colonial Power' in Benin
France's president accused Russia of being "one of the last colonial imperial powers" during a visit to Benin, a former French colony.
Finally, Germany Returns Stolen Colonial Treasures to Namibia
The decision to give back the Namibian treasures coincides with last year's recognition of the German Empire's genocide in the early 20th century.
Why Isn't Black History Month Popular Across Europe?
October is officially Black History Month in the UK and Ireland. It's also celebrated in other European countries, but why is the concept not more widely recognised?
African War Veterans Win Legal Battle Against France for Pension Rights
African veterans who fought for France can now stay in their home-countries and receive pension benefits. The unfair treatment of Africans who fought in French uniform is documented in Omar Sy's latest movie, Father and Soldier.
Here's How Zimbabwe Got its Name
Let's take a look back at how Zimbabwe got its name and the different names the country has had.
King Charles III Backs Research into U.K. Monarchy's Slavery Ties
King Charles III backed research into the UK monarchy's ties to slavery after a document revealed that his ancestor had shares in a slave-trading company.
How Colonialism Deceived Africans to Believe Hitting Children is African Tradition – It is Not!
Hitting children is not an African tradition, on the contrary, it was actually introduced by colonial masters.
500-Year-Old Horn Discovered in South Africa Proves African Civilization Before Colonialism
Thanks to chemical analyses, it has been discovered that the horn was a medicine container used in pre-colonial times.
Meet Trezzvant Anderson, the WWII Black War Journalist, History Didn’t Tell You About
During WWII, Trezzvant Anderson embedded with the Army’s first Black tank squad to see combat. He deployed their stories in the broader fight for equality.
China Built a Railway in Kenya that Leads to Nowhere
Critics are concerned that the details of China's loans are rarely publicly disclosed
IMF and World Bank Decide Africa's Fate in Morocco
In a significant development, member nations of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached an agreement to enhance their financial commitments to the global institution. Simultaneously, the IMF has declared that Africa will be granted an additional, third seat on its Executive Board.
'Return Our Artifacts Stolen in 1874' - Ghana King Tells Britain
Ghana's Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, met with the popular museum's director to request the return of works taken from the Asante palace in Kumasi during an 1874 war with the British.
Finally, African War Veterans in France Return Home
Nine African war veterans finally return to their home countries with the insurance to get their full pensions. Aged between 85 and 96 years old, the ex-soldiers who fought for France had to reside there at least half the year to receive their benefits - until this year.
California Panel Releases Book of Truth on Slavery
The 1100-page document includes more than 100 recommendations on how to address the harms of slavery.