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Restitution of African art will gain pace slowly

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AFRICA

The Smithsonian’s declaration is the latest in a series of moves by museums around the world to return African artworks taken from the continent during the colonial era.

Nigerian government will look to prevent more protests

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NIGERIA

However, except in a few states, these panels have been slow to start restitution processes. Their existence was recently threatened by a legal challenge -- now withdrawn -- by…

Namibian government land reforms may unnerve investors

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NAMIBIA

Namibian land reform.

Chile government will struggle with indigenous issues

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CHILE

Meanwhile, part of the area remains under a state of emergency in an attempt to contain a surge in the violence that has plagued it for over two decades.

South Africa's Zuma will reaffirm populist land push

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SOUTH AFRICA

Since a controversial cabinet reshuffle on March 31 and subsequent rating agency downgrades, Zuma has faced repeated calls from ANC figures, opposition parties and civil society…

New Turkish Cypriot leader is chance for settlement

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CYPRUS/TURKEY

Reunion of the island is now an option, for the first time since the Turkish invasion of 1974. There is strong international support, but designing a deal acceptable to both…

Convention offers paradigm shift to Chile constitution

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CHILE

Fears that the draft would be overly left-wing have proved largely unfounded but there are gaps that cause concern. Polls show the draft may not be approved in a plebiscite on…

Land complaints could test Myanmar government

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MYANMAR

Land controversies in Myanmar.

South African land reform will prove tortuous

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SOUTH AFRICA

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sought to calm fears that such a policy will lead to Zimbabwe-style ‘land grabs’ yet concerns persist over potential impacts to the…

Canada's Conservatives consider Indigenous policies

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CANADA

The ruling upholds the right of parliament to pass laws on Indigenous issues and to incorporate Indigenous laws into federal law. The act in question is one of many passed over…