#Ethiopia hailed the return of precious #artefacts looted by British soldiers more than 150 years ago, after a long campaign for their restitution. Calls have long been mounting in #Africa for Western countries to return their #colonialspoils. Earlier this month, the West African state of Benin welcomed back nearly 30 royal treasures seized during France's rule more than 130 years ago.

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