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…
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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…
Marrakesh: leaders sign Global Compact
Speaking at the start of the UN conference in Marrakesh where states gather to adopt the so-called Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, the Secretary General Antonio Guterres promoted the initiative, insisting developed countries needed more migration due to their declining birth rates and aging populations. UNSG @antonioguterres at #GlobalCompactforMigration Conference opening: #GCM is a roadmap…
Belgium Africa Museum metamorphose
A new permanent exhibition of renovated African Museum is reflecting the image of modern Africa, focusing on present and future of the continent, taking a clear break from the concept of the past, narrating the European-centered view on African civilization. Undergoing a major reform, one century old notorious institution known as the Palace of Colonies,…
African Museum “half-celebration”
In spite of the €66 million investment into the renovation of the Africa Museum, and five years of intense reconstruction, for the representatives of Congolese diaspora the re-opening of a new concept institution is just a “half-celebration“, because the in de-colonisation process should go “much further“. Developing a new concept of Belgium Africa Museum its leadership invited Africans…
Mukanda masks of Belgium African Museum
Mukanda schools masks create a mysterious setting presenting an image of an ancient ritual of boys passing to manhood. The re-opened African Museum, Belgium, exposes a collection of artifacts from different tribes*, accompanied by explanations of the video hosts to guide a visitor into a universe of schooling by the spirits of masked deceased ancestors Makishi, who revisit the world…
Belgium Africa Museum opening
After five years of €66 million large-scale renovation Belgium Royal Museum of Central Africa opens its door on December 9th, under a new name, and with a new concept: it closes the chapter of the Colonial Palace of the epoch of King Leopold II, and moves on to Africa’s present and future. “…Our new permanent…
Rwanda murderer of Belgium peacekeepers asks for asylum
Former Rwandan Major Bernard Ntuyahaga, sentenced in 2007 by the Brussels Court to twenty years in prison for his participation in the killings of the ten Belgian peacekeepers on April 7, 1994 in Kigali, has served his sentence. After his release from prison, he seeks asylum in Belgium, said the Secretary of State for Asylum…
Moët & Chandon championship for best sommelier in South Africa
The intense search of for South Africa’s most talented sommelier started to select the top professional who will represent the nation at the 2019 Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) Best Sommelier championships in Belgium. The winner will receive the title of Moët & Chandon Best Sommelier South Africa 2018. Calling all talented sommeliers! Come…
Lumumba square inaugurated in Brussels
Today in Brussels a square is named after assassinated Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba, the campaigners behind the initiative assessed it as a part of a significant process of modern Belgium reflection upon its past of colonial power. Belle ambiance a l’inauguration du Square Patrice #Lumumba ! Un bel honneur pour ce grand homme! #belgique…
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