Colonial archives: showdown between AfricaMuseum and KoBold Metals in Congo

A significant mining archives collection, among Africa's most valuable colonial heritage, pits the African museum against mining company KoBold Metals in Democratic Republic of Congo.

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This confrontation raises major issues of restitution and African nations' control of colonial historical data.

The legal battle reflects modern tensions over decolonization and appropriation of historical resources.

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