France has passed a landmark law facilitating the restitution of African art held in its museums, marking a significant shift in its approach to colonial history and heritage, as President Macron aims to prioritize the return of cultural artifacts unlawfully taken from Africa. #CulturalRestitution #AfricanArt #ColonialHistory #FR #BJ #SN #IVO #BF #ML #KZ #MG #PL
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France Passes Law Easing Process of Returning Looted Art
President Emmanuel Macron has long called the restitution of African art from French museums a priority. Experts say the new law is a seismic moment in that effort.