Restitution, Repatriation, and Africa’s Heritage: A Campus Exhibition

The Africa Institute, Global Studies University (GSU), hosted the exhibition Restitution, Repatriation, and Africa’s Dispersed Heritage from December 11–15, 2025, in the student lounge. The exhibition was led by Mohamed Faroug A. Ali, Visiting Assistant Professor of Archaeology at The Africa Institute, GSU, and supported by the university’s Archives Department under Dr. Ramadan Elkhouly, Senior Researcher and Archivist. 

Part of the MA in Global African Studies course Ethics, Archaeology, and Heritage, the exhibition explored Africa’s dispersed cultural objects, with displays highlighting the Kingdom of Benin and the ancient kingdoms of Egypt. It encouraged reflection on the questions and challenges that follow restitution and repatriation.

Students contributed through discussions and research throughout the semester, helping to shape the exhibition’s themes and perspectives. The exhibition was open to all members of the university community.

Restitution and Reparation Fellowship – Fall 2026

The Africa Institute,  in collaboration with the Open Society Foundations, is accepting applications for its annual fellowship program, Restitution and Reparation: Africa and the Post-Colonial Condition. The fellowship supports scholars and practitioners working on restitution and repatriation of African cultural heritage. The Fall 2026 intake is now open, with a deadline of April 1, 2026.

For details on eligibility and application guidelines, click here.