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The royal leader of the Kingdom of Benin sought the return of artifacts displayed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The collector who owned them took them back instead. ​The royal leader of the Kingdom of Benin sought the return of artifacts displayed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The collector who owned […]

The Grand Egyptian Museum, outside Cairo, has been delayed by revolutions, wars, financial crises and a pandemic. At long last, here’s a look inside. ​The Grand Egyptian Museum, outside Cairo, has been delayed by revolutions, wars, financial crises and a pandemic. At long last, here’s a look inside. Read More

Felix Tshisekedi of Congo had long said his country would not negotiate with the Rwanda-backed militia, making the joint agreement a rare bright spot in the conflict. ​Felix Tshisekedi of Congo had long said his country would not negotiate with the Rwanda-backed militia, making the joint agreement a rare bright spot in the conflict. Read More

The signing on 19 April of an agreement made public on 23 April between the Central African government and the leaders of […] ​The signing on 19 April of an agreement made public on 23 April between the Central African government and the leaders of […] Read More

Held every year on 25 May, Global Africa Day in Washington is usually commemorated with a round table bringing together diplomats, researchers, and representatives of civil society and the private sector. Ghana and Angola have stepped forward to organise the event. ​Held every year on 25 May, Global Africa Day in Washington is usually commemorated

A study conducted by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) in the Sudanese capital has found that the […] ​A study conducted by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) in the Sudanese capital has found that the […] Read More

With just two-and-a-half years to go until the next presidential election, and despite his best efforts to rally new supporters, […] ​With just two-and-a-half years to go until the next presidential election, and despite his best efforts to rally new supporters, […] Read More

In April, the UNESCO group of Arab States was stirred by accusations against Gabriela Ramos, the Mexican candidate for the […] ​In April, the UNESCO group of Arab States was stirred by accusations against Gabriela Ramos, the Mexican candidate for the […] Read More

Gunvor is battling to acquire Shell’s South African assets but will have to settle its dispute with Afrifund Investments if […] ​Gunvor is battling to acquire Shell’s South African assets but will have to settle its dispute with Afrifund Investments if […] Read More

On 24 April, Société Commerciale Tunisienne (Socotu) – Tunisia’s leading international freight and logistics operator, based primarily at the port […] ​On 24 April, Société Commerciale Tunisienne (Socotu) – Tunisia’s leading international freight and logistics operator, based primarily at the port […] Read More