113 The German government is returning valuable heritage artifacts known as the Benin bronzes to their original home in southern Nigeria. The bronzes, which include statues, idols, and jewelry, were taken from the ancient Kingdom of Benin by British troops in the late 19th century and sold to German buyers, eventually ending up in German museums. German Foreign minister Annalena Baerbock traveled to Nigeria’s capital Abuja to personally hand over the objects, which include figureheads and other artifacts. The sculptures, valued for both their aesthetic appeal and skilled craftsmanship, hold significant spiritual and historical value for the people of Nigeria. The theft of these sculptures continues to cause pain for the descendants of the ancient Benin kingdom. You Might Be Interested In Harnessing Blue Bonds for Sustainable Development in Africa Conversion Therapy Legal in 20 States, Hindering LGBTQ+ Progress US Expresses Deep Concern Over Ghana’s Anti-LGBTQ Legislation ‘Goblin mode’ chosen as Oxford word of the year for 2022 Canada Set to Increase Cost-of-Living Requirement for International Students Asia’s demographic growing pains | East Asia Forum
