Coronavirus Whittles Away at One of Africa’s Signature Achievements
For the last decade, Africa’s middle class has been pivotal to the educational, political and economic development across the continent. New business owners and entrepreneurs have created jobs that, in turn, gave others a leg up as well. Educated, tech-savvy families and young people with money to spare have fed the demand for consumer goods, […]
Nigeria Challenges Famous Auction House for Selling Looted Goods
A Nigerian commission has called for the cancellation of an auction of sacred Nigerian statues in Paris, alleging the artifacts were stolen. Christie’s auction house has defended the sale, saying the artworks were legitimately acquired and the auction will go ahead. In recent years, French courts have ruled in favour of auction houses whose sales […]
