Belgium’s revamped Africa Museum faces a dark colonial legacy
By DW
09 December 2018 |
9:07 am
Members of Belgium's African diaspora are critical of the newly reopened Africa Museum, saying it reinforces colonial cultural norms despite a five-year rehabilitation. Other Belgians say it's a step to reconciliation.
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