Belgium's main museum dedicated to Africa, known for its vast collection, is investigating the origins of its artefacts as a step towards potentially returning items acquired during the violent colonial era. Concurrently, the South African government is taking legal action to prevent the auction of personal items once owned by Nelson Mandela, seeking court permission to appeal a ruling that allowed the sale. The government argues that these dozens of artefacts, which hold substantial historical significance, should remain in South Africa as part of the nation's heritage.
South Africa said it will challenge the auctioning of dozens of artefacts belonging to Nelson Mandela, saying the items are of historical significance and should be preserved in the country https://t.co/tBeawLcP49 https://t.co/dpSYz0x5ja
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The South African government said it hopes to block an auction of personal items once owned by Nelson Mandela and that it has asked a court for permission to appeal a ruling last month that allowed the sale to go forward. https://t.co/Uz4FdOK4vH
Belgium's main museum dedicated to Africa has started delving into the origins of its enormous collection, as a first step towards possible restitution of items that were obtained in violent ways during colonial times. https://t.co/TRrzI3PIxK by @almondesert https://t.co/ksMtQzQJT2