“I believe we have built something irreversible and unstoppable,” Macron said.
He criticised opponents of the new restitution law, insisting it was “about repentance”.
“Even if someone came to power in France who wanted to roll back restitutions, I don’t think they would succeed… not even all those who are stirring up ill winds and want to retreat into themselves,” he added.
France holds tens of thousands of artworks and other prized artefacts that it looted from the continent during its colonial empire.
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During the summit on the future of the continent with dozens of heads of state and business leaders hosted by Kenya, Macron also announced 23 billion euros ($27 billion) of investment for Africa. Macron intens to renew France’s engagement with the continent after years of strained ties with its former colonies.
