Brussels 17.06.2022 Anna Van Densky: As the centrepiece of its stand, Montagut Gallery will be presenting an exceptional Soninke statue, from the Dogon culture, Mali, thirteenth century. A selection of “fetishes” from the Democratic Republic of Congo will also be on display, at Didier Claes. The exhibition “Nkisi” focuses on the beauty of these “force-objects”…
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Belgium: Commandos versus Africa Museum
Brussels 29.09.2020 The lawyers of seven Belgium associations representing former para commandos and officers who have served in Africa have given notice to the Royal Museum for Central Africa (RMCA, or AfricaMuseum) in Tervuren. They ask that “any damage to the honour and reputation of the Belgian para commandos” be obliterated in a text next…
Burundi demands $43bn reparations for colonialism
Burundi wishes Belgium and Germany to pay $43 billion in reparations for harm done during decades of colonial rule. The move follows similar calls for compensation by the Democratic Republic of Congo after Belgian King Philippe in June offered his “deepest regrets” over his nation’s colonial past in the Congo. Le roi Philippe exprime au…
Ghent removes Leopold II bust
Belgium city of Ghent removed a bust of King Leopold II from one of the city parks, in a symbolic gesture aligned with the celebration of 60 years of the independence of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the former colony. Na 90 jaar werd vandaag de buste van Leopold II eindelijk weggehaald uit het Zuidpark….
Belgium King appologies for Colonial past
Here is the letter that Belgium King Philippe sent to the Congolese president, Félix Tshisekedi, as part of the 60th anniversary of the independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The sovereign expresses “deep regrets” there. (Translation from original in French): https://twitter.com/afpafrica/status/1277855838212947968?s=21 “On this sixtieth anniversary of the independence of the Democratic Republic of…
Belgium colonial taboo
By the end of last year Africa Museum in outskirts of Brussels, Belgium, has terminated cooperation with a guide accused of “racist comments” during a tour with students, because of mentioning some positive sides of the colonial past. “He is no longer a guide at our museum,” the director of the Museum Guido Gryseels said…
Belgium hosts Laurent Gbagbo
Belgium has agreed to host Cote d’Ivoire ex-President Laurent Gbagbo following his acquittal by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Belgium had agreed to welcome the former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, who is released on conditions, as announced by the International Criminal Court,…
Egmont Royal Institute internship
Egmont Royal Institute for International relations offers paid internship opportunity: Education & Training Programme (Fr-Eng): Le Programme Education & Formation de l’Institut Egmont cherche à recruter un(e) stagiaire à Bruxelles pour une durée de 6 mois, débutant le 1er mars 2019. Le stage consistera en un soutien logistique et organisationnel du Programme Education & Formation, ainsi qu’en une participation…
Cameroon masterpiece at BRAFA
Brussels Antiques & Fine Art Fair (BRAFA) traditionally presents a sophisticated collection of masterpieces of African art, and this year event reaffirms its excellence, sharing with art lovers rare, and mythic objects of authentic cultures. Doustar Gallery, Brussels displays an extraordinary 19th century piece of Cameroon art: Atwonzen, a beaded head, worn in ancient mysterious rituals by chiefs of Bamileke…
Louis Michel receives death threats
Since the end of 2018 a prominent Belgium politician, Louis Michel has been attacked by Congolese opponents and received several letters containing death threats, media reports. (Image: archive). Former European Commissioner and father of current Belgium PM, Lous Michel, has received several death threats from the Congolese community in Brussels. https://t.co/7kFLX6ii1q — Justin Stares (@JustinStares) January…
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