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6/4/14

Tribute to Maya Angelou: Connecting with her identity and Her Impact on Mankind

An Angel Goes Home Old age is such a blessing. But what good is it exactly? Methuselah, they say had

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Tribute to Maya Angelou: Connecting with her identity and Her Impact on Mankind

An Angel Goes Home Old age is such a blessing. But what good is it exactly? Methuselah, they say had

6/4/14

6/4/14

AV Teleforum: The Psychological Effects of Rejection and Rejection Management

African Views Teleforum presents: Family and Social Life in a Nutshell… (FASL) Topic: The

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AV Teleforum: The Psychological Effects of Rejection and Rejection Management

African Views Teleforum presents: Family and Social Life in a Nutshell… (FASL) Topic: The

6/4/14

7/19/11

Hargeisa, Somaliland: Protecting Somaliland's endangered cave paintings

Protecting Somaliland's endangered cave paintings Young archeologist works to save prehistoric

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Hargeisa, Somaliland: Protecting Somaliland's endangered cave paintings

Protecting Somaliland's endangered cave paintings Young archeologist works to save prehistoric

7/19/11

7/13/11

Abidjan, Ivory Coast: Ivory Coast loses its crown jewels

Ivory Coast loses its crown jewels By John James BBC News, Abidjan http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-

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Abidjan, Ivory Coast: Ivory Coast loses its crown jewels

Ivory Coast loses its crown jewels By John James BBC News, Abidjan http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-

7/13/11

6/23/11

MORE DOGON IN MUSÉE DU QUAI BRANLY, PARIS THAN IN NATIONAL MUSEUM, BAMAKO?

MORE DOGON IN MUSÉE DU QUAI BRANLY, PARIS THAN IN NATIONAL MUSEUM, BAMAKO? By Kwame Opoku, Dr.

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MORE DOGON IN MUSÉE DU QUAI BRANLY, PARIS THAN IN NATIONAL MUSEUM, BAMAKO?

MORE DOGON IN MUSÉE DU QUAI BRANLY, PARIS THAN IN NATIONAL MUSEUM, BAMAKO? By Kwame Opoku, Dr.

6/23/11

5/28/11

London, UK: African art show ends in standoff over bill

African art show ends in standoff over bill http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/028e9828-888f-11e0-afe1-

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London, UK: African art show ends in standoff over bill

African art show ends in standoff over bill http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/028e9828-888f-11e0-afe1-

5/28/11

5/25/11

Lafia, Nigeria: NCMM Advocates Repatriation of Stolen Artifacts

Nigeria: NCMM Advocates Repatriation of Stolen Artifacts http://allafrica.com/stories/201105240560.

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Lafia, Nigeria: NCMM Advocates Repatriation of Stolen Artifacts

Nigeria: NCMM Advocates Repatriation of Stolen Artifacts http://allafrica.com/stories/201105240560.

5/25/11

11/4/10

Senegal Objets archéologiques volés pendant la colonisation : Le vice-recteur de l’Ucad réclame leur retour

Objets archéologiques volés pendant la colonisation : Le vice-recteur de l'Ucad réclame leur

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Senegal Objets archéologiques volés pendant la colonisation : Le vice-recteur de l’Ucad réclame leur retour

Objets archéologiques volés pendant la colonisation : Le vice-recteur de l'Ucad réclame leur

11/4/10

10/9/10

Mapungubwe, South Africa: Centuries old heritage site in South Africa under threat

Centuries old heritage site in South Africa under threat Irish Sun Saturday 9th October, 2010 http://

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Mapungubwe, South Africa: Centuries old heritage site in South Africa under threat

Centuries old heritage site in South Africa under threat Irish Sun Saturday 9th October, 2010 http://

10/9/10

9/2/10

Is globalisation a threat to Africa’s cultural heritage?

Is globalisation a threat to Africa's cultural heritage? http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Is%

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Is globalisation a threat to Africa’s cultural heritage?

Is globalisation a threat to Africa's cultural heritage? http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Is%

9/2/10

8/4/10

Lagos, Nigeria: Benin Art - Resolving the restitution question

Daily Independent (Lagos) http://allafrica.com/stories/201008040368.html Nigeria: Benin Art:

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Lagos, Nigeria: Benin Art - Resolving the restitution question

Daily Independent (Lagos) http://allafrica.com/stories/201008040368.html Nigeria: Benin Art:

8/4/10

6/21/10

Call for project proposals financed by the African World Heritage Fund

Call for project proposals financed by the African World Heritage Fund http://whc.unesco.org/en/news/

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Call for project proposals financed by the African World Heritage Fund

Call for project proposals financed by the African World Heritage Fund http://whc.unesco.org/en/news/

6/21/10

6/16/10

Pentecostal Christian Evangelists Destroy Ancient Artifacts in Nigeria

Pentecostal Christian Evangelists Destroy Ancient Artifacts in Nigeria http://www.codewit.com/africa/

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Pentecostal Christian Evangelists Destroy Ancient Artifacts in Nigeria

Pentecostal Christian Evangelists Destroy Ancient Artifacts in Nigeria http://www.codewit.com/africa/

6/16/10

6/14/10

Origin of Zimbabwe museum artifact sparks debate

Origin of Zimbabwe museum artifact sparks debate http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jun/2/

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Origin of Zimbabwe museum artifact sparks debate

Origin of Zimbabwe museum artifact sparks debate http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/jun/2/

6/14/10

5/16/10

[African_heritage_under_threat:62] Kwame Opoku - DEMOCRATIZATION THROUGH VANDALISM: NEW ANSWER TO DEMANDS FOR RESTITUTION OF CULTURAL ARTEFACTS?

DEMOCRATIZATION THROUGH VANDALISM: NEW ANSWER TO DEMANDS FOR RESTITUTION OF CULTURAL ARTEFACTS? “You

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[African_heritage_under_threat:62] Kwame Opoku - DEMOCRATIZATION THROUGH VANDALISM: NEW ANSWER TO DEMANDS FOR RESTITUTION OF CULTURAL ARTEFACTS?

DEMOCRATIZATION THROUGH VANDALISM: NEW ANSWER TO DEMANDS FOR RESTITUTION OF CULTURAL ARTEFACTS? “You

5/16/10

5/15/10

[African_heritage_under_threat:61] Africa’s cultural heritage treasure war with Europe

Africa's cultural heritage treasure war with Europe http://en.afrik.com/article17637.html Friday

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[African_heritage_under_threat:61] Africa’s cultural heritage treasure war with Europe

Africa's cultural heritage treasure war with Europe http://en.afrik.com/article17637.html Friday

5/15/10

5/9/10

[African_heritage_under_threat:60] Fwd: [MSN:3030] Le musée Barbier-Mueller rend un masque à la Tanzanie

---------- Doorgestuurd bericht ---------- Van: "Mark Durney" <mdur...@gmail.com>

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[African_heritage_under_threat:60] Fwd: [MSN:3030] Le musée Barbier-Mueller rend un masque à la Tanzanie

---------- Doorgestuurd bericht ---------- Van: "Mark Durney" <mdur...@gmail.com>

5/9/10

5/4/10

[African_heritage_under_threat:59] IFCPP's 12th Annual Conference

The International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection (IFCPP) is pleased to release its

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[African_heritage_under_threat:59] IFCPP's 12th Annual Conference

The International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection (IFCPP) is pleased to release its

5/4/10

5/4/10

[African_heritage_under_threat:58] Sculpture deemed too complex for Africa could be real after all

Sculpture deemed too complex for Africa could be real after all http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-

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[African_heritage_under_threat:58] Sculpture deemed too complex for Africa could be real after all

Sculpture deemed too complex for Africa could be real after all http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-

5/4/10

4/20/10

[African_heritage_under_threat:57] In Lagos, 'Benin 1897.com' spurs looted artefacts’ debate Tuesday, 20 April 2010 00:00 Emmanuel Agozino

In Lagos, 'Benin 1897.com' spurs looted artefacts' debate Tuesday, 20 April 2010 00:00

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[African_heritage_under_threat:57] In Lagos, 'Benin 1897.com' spurs looted artefacts’ debate Tuesday, 20 April 2010 00:00 Emmanuel Agozino

In Lagos, 'Benin 1897.com' spurs looted artefacts' debate Tuesday, 20 April 2010 00:00

4/20/10

Mark Durney, Ton Cremers2

4/5/10

African Art and the Serious Collector-An Essay

African Art and the Serious Collector-An Essay http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/?id=1823

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African Art and the Serious Collector-An Essay

African Art and the Serious Collector-An Essay http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/stories/?id=1823

4/5/10

Ton Cremers, Ton Cremers2

4/4/10

Fwd: [MSN:2630] Revisiting the 1897 destruction of Benin

Revisiting the 1897 destruction of Benin http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/ArtsandCulture/Art/

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Fwd: [MSN:2630] Revisiting the 1897 destruction of Benin

Revisiting the 1897 destruction of Benin http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/ArtsandCulture/Art/

4/4/10

3/22/10

The scramble for Africa’s treasures

The scramble for Africa's treasures http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/Opinion/Editorial/

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The scramble for Africa’s treasures

The scramble for Africa's treasures http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/Opinion/Editorial/

3/22/10

3/14/10

Nigeria Moves to Check Illegal Trafficking of Artifacts

Nigeria Moves to Check Illegal Trafficking of Artifacts Odogwu Emeka Odogwu 13 March 2010 Awka — An

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Nigeria Moves to Check Illegal Trafficking of Artifacts

Nigeria Moves to Check Illegal Trafficking of Artifacts Odogwu Emeka Odogwu 13 March 2010 Awka — An

3/14/10

3/14/10

Kingdom of Ife exhibition. Editor's Note: All attempts by NEXT to get the views and comments of Nigeria's National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) about 'Kingdom of Ife', failed.

A collection of exceptional importance and quality http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/

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Kingdom of Ife exhibition. Editor's Note: All attempts by NEXT to get the views and comments of Nigeria's National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) about 'Kingdom of Ife', failed.

A collection of exceptional importance and quality http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/

3/14/10

2/25/10

IS THE DECLARATION ON THE VALUE AND IMPORTANCE OF THE “UNIVERSAL MUSEUMS” NOW WORTHLESS? COMMENTS ON IMPERIALIST MUSEOLOGY

IS THE DECLARATION ON THE VALUE AND IMPORTANCE OF THE “UNIVERSAL MUSEUMS” NOW WORTHLESS? COMMENTS ON

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IS THE DECLARATION ON THE VALUE AND IMPORTANCE OF THE “UNIVERSAL MUSEUMS” NOW WORTHLESS? COMMENTS ON IMPERIALIST MUSEOLOGY

IS THE DECLARATION ON THE VALUE AND IMPORTANCE OF THE “UNIVERSAL MUSEUMS” NOW WORTHLESS? COMMENTS ON

2/25/10

2/23/10

Should Britain return Africa’s stolen treasures?

Should Britain return Africa's stolen treasures? BY Davina Morris8 Comments so far Davina Morris

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Should Britain return Africa’s stolen treasures?

Should Britain return Africa's stolen treasures? BY Davina Morris8 Comments so far Davina Morris

2/23/10

2/7/10

Kwame Opoku - A HISTORY OF THE WORLD WITH 100 LOOTED OBJECTS OF OTHERS: GLOBAL INTOXICATION?

A HISTORY OF THE WORLD WITH 100 LOOTED OBJECTS OF OTHERS: GLOBAL INTOXICATION? “What few people

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Kwame Opoku - A HISTORY OF THE WORLD WITH 100 LOOTED OBJECTS OF OTHERS: GLOBAL INTOXICATION?

A HISTORY OF THE WORLD WITH 100 LOOTED OBJECTS OF OTHERS: GLOBAL INTOXICATION? “What few people

2/7/10

2/2/10

Repartration of looted artefacts in Europe: Benin’s case can’t be different

Repartration of looted artefacts in Europe: Benin's case can't be different TUESDAY, 02

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Repartration of looted artefacts in Europe: Benin’s case can’t be different

Repartration of looted artefacts in Europe: Benin's case can't be different TUESDAY, 02

2/2/10

1/29/10

FRANCE RETURNS LOOTED ARTEFACTS TO NIGERIA: BEGINNING OF A LONG PROCESS OR AN ISOLATED ACT?

FRANCE RETURNS LOOTED ARTEFACTS TO NIGERIA: BEGINNING OF A LONG PROCESS OR AN ISOLATED ACT? According

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FRANCE RETURNS LOOTED ARTEFACTS TO NIGERIA: BEGINNING OF A LONG PROCESS OR AN ISOLATED ACT?

FRANCE RETURNS LOOTED ARTEFACTS TO NIGERIA: BEGINNING OF A LONG PROCESS OR AN ISOLATED ACT? According

1/29/10

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