Ghanaian media specialist Princess Yanney writes:
The theft of sacred Ethiopian regalia and the removal of Egyptian monuments like the Rosetta Stone are chapters in the same story. A story of forceful attainment of valuable heritage and the continuous injustice that befalls its rightful bearers, even till today.
While these sacred bonds are not simply valuable items; they remain a constant reminder of national identity, religion and historical knowledge. Their restitution is an ethical imperative and a necessary step toward healing.
The conversation on reparations and restitution is, therefore, not only about the past. It is about the rebirth of Africa’s future. It is a call to restore what was taken, to honour those who came before, and to ensure that Africa’s heritage, in all its sacred depth, returns home where it belongs.
In advancing this cause, the Pan-African Progressive Front (PPF) will convene the International Conference of Pan-African Progressive Forces Commemorating the 5th Pan-African Congress this year (November 18-19) in Accra.
The gathering will unite leaders, thinkers, and cultural advocates from across the continent and the diaspora to deliberate on Africa’s unfinished journey toward economic independence, reparative justice, and cultural restoration.
