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9
November
2021

France transfers ownership of 26 Abomey royal treasures to Benin

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📅 9 November 2021 📍 Benin, France

At the Élysée, France and Benin finalized the transfer of ownership of 26 royal objects looted by French forces from the Kingdom of Dahomey in 1892. The transfer followed years of Beninese demands and a French law authorizing restitution. It was a significant material and cultural return, accompanied by cooperation on conservation, research and museum capacity. The objects' return did not address all colonial-era collections or reparations claims, and the ceremony's diplomatic framing should not obscure the original coercive taking.

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People in this event

Emmanuel Macron

Patrice Talon

Organizations in this Event

French Republic

Republic of Benin

Musée du quai Branly

Abomey Historical Museum