US Returns 23 Artefacts to Nigeria

Amarachi (2022). US Returns 23 Artefacts to Nigeria. Tori.ng. 26 October.

Nigeria receives stolen artifacts repatriated from the U.S.

Jerry Omondi (2022). Nigeria receives stolen artifacts repatriated from the U.S.. CGTN. 26 October.

5 persons ordered pretrial detention over stealing antiquities from Sohag University museum

Egypt Today (2022). 5 persons ordered pretrial detention over stealing antiquities from Sohag University museum. Egypt Today. 25 October.

11 Egyptians, one American on trial for smuggling antiquities to the US

Ibrahim Ayyad (2022). 11 Egyptians, one American on trial for smuggling antiquities to the US. Al-Monitor. 25 October.

Five suspects arrested over theft of artifacts from Sohag University museum

Egypt Independent (2022). Five suspects arrested over theft of artifacts from Sohag University museum. Egypt Independent. 25 October.

Suspicious fruit ship had 1,700 smuggled Egyptian artifacts on board, officials say Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article267820872.html#storylink=cpy

Aspen Pflughoeft (2022). Suspicious fruit ship had 1,700 smuggled Egyptian artifacts on board, officials say Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/article267820872.html#storylink=cpy. Miami Herald. 25 October.

Amr Adib reveals theft of Egypt museum contains 700 antiquities

Egypt Independent (2022). Amr Adib reveals theft of Egypt museum contains 700 antiquities. Egypt Independent. 24 October.

Three university students arrested for stealing artefacts from Sohag University museum

Habiba Hamdy (2022). Three university students arrested for stealing artefacts from Sohag University museum. Ahram Online. 24 October.

Four arrested after 59 artefacts stolen from Egyptian university museum

Kamal Tabikha (2022). Four arrested after 59 artefacts stolen from Egyptian university museum. The National News. 24 October.

Statue of Aphrodite, 1,752 artifacts seized at Nuweiba Seaport

Mustafa Marie (2022). Statue of Aphrodite, 1,752 artifacts seized at Nuweiba Seaport. Egypt Today. 23 October.

Tunisia: Smuggling attempt of 18 antique artifacts foiled

The North Africa Post (2022). Tunisia: Smuggling attempt of 18 antique artifacts foiled. The North Africa Post. 21 October.

Egypt, Belgium discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in tourism, antiquities sectors

Daily News Egypt (2022). Egypt, Belgium discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in tourism, antiquities sectors. Zawya. 17 October.

Germany to return 1,130 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria – Lai Mohammed

NAN (2022). Germany to return 1,130 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria – Lai Mohammed. The Guardian. 12 October.

Egyptians call for the return of the Rosetta Stone and other ancient artifacts

Vanessa Romo (2022). Egyptians call for the return of the Rosetta Stone and other ancient artifacts. NPR. 12 October.

National Gallery of Art Repatriates Fowl Sculpture to Nigerian National Collections in Joint Ceremony with Smithsonian Institution

GlobeNewswire (2022). National Gallery of Art Repatriates Fowl Sculpture to Nigerian National Collections in Joint Ceremony with Smithsonian Institution. Calgary Herald. 12 October.

Trove of Benin bronzes in US museum collections repatriated to Nigeria

Hannah McGivern (2022). Trove of Benin bronzes in US museum collections repatriated to Nigeria. The Art Newspaper. 11 October.

'It's about ethics': Nigeria urges British Museum to follow US and repatriate bronzes

David Smith (2022). 'It's about ethics': Nigeria urges British Museum to follow US and repatriate bronzes. The Guardian. 11 October.

Nigeria reclaims 31 stolen Benin Bronze artifacts from U.S. museums

NAN (2022). Nigeria reclaims 31 stolen Benin Bronze artifacts from U.S. museums. Vanguard. 11 October.

Archaeologists Are Uniting to Demand the British Museum Return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt

Taylor Dafoe (2022). Archaeologists Are Uniting to Demand the British Museum Return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt. ArtNet News. 6 October.

Rare Collection of 1940s Art Returns to Zimbabwe After 70 Years

Molly Enking (2022). Rare Collection of 1940s Art Returns to Zimbabwe After 70 Years. Smithsonian. 4 October.

Egypt's police seize 54 stolen ancient artefacts

Xinhua (2022). Egypt's police seize 54 stolen ancient artefacts. Daily News Egypt. 4 October.

Egypt recovers ancient wooden coffin cover from Houston museum

Ahram Online (2022). Egypt recovers ancient wooden coffin cover from Houston museum. Ahram Online. 30 September.

Morocco fumes over Adidas design of Algerian football jersey

The New Arab (2022). Morocco fumes over Adidas design of Algerian football jersey. The New Arab. 30 September.

Sokoto Caliphate seeks return of artefacts from UK, France

Musa Ubandawaki Sokoto (2022). Sokoto Caliphate seeks return of artefacts from UK, France. Vanguard. 29 September.

Germany to return Benin statues to Nigeria

William Nehra (2022). Germany to return Benin statues to Nigeria. I Am Expat. 25 September.

Return of looted artefacts to Africa

Dominic Muwanguzi (2022). Return of looted artefacts to Africa. The Independent. 23 September.

The United States and Mali Partner to Protect and Preserve Cultural Heritage in Mali

U.S. Embassy in Mali (2022). The United States and Mali Partner to Protect and Preserve Cultural Heritage in Mali. U.S. Embassy in Mali. 21 September.

Kebbi emir begs British government to return stolen artefacts

News Agency of Nigeria (2022). Kebbi emir begs British government to return stolen artefacts. Peoples Gazette. 21 September.

Manhyia Museum expectant of return of regalia looted in 1874

Ghana Business News (2022). Manhyia Museum expectant of return of regalia looted in 1874. Ghana Business News. 21 September.

South African activists call for Britain to return huge diamond set in Queen's sceptre

Stuti Mishra (2022). South African activists call for Britain to return huge diamond set in Queen's sceptre. Independent. 20 September.

Benin: Restitution of the 'Benin Bronzes' - 'All of the Global North Are Implicated'

Jürgen Zimmerer (2021). Benin: Restitution of the 'Benin Bronzes' - 'All of the Global North Are Implicated'. All Africa. 31 August.

Germany is to return Nigeria's Benin Bronzes

Janice Phiri (2021). Germany is to return Nigeria's Benin Bronzes. News 24. 18 August.

Glasgow's collection of looted Benin bronzes could be repatriated to Nigeria

Deborah Anderson (2021). Glasgow's collection of looted Benin bronzes could be repatriated to Nigeria. The Herald. 17 August.

NY Met to repatriate two Benin Bronzes

Reece Goodall (2021). NY Met to repatriate two Benin Bronzes. The Boar. 16 August.

FG receives stolen Ile-Ife Artifact from Mexico

Vanguard (2021). FG receives stolen Ile-Ife Artifact from Mexico. Vanguard. 8 April.

London's Horniman Museum to consider returning Benin Bronzes and other artefacts to countries of origin

The National (2021). London's Horniman Museum to consider returning Benin Bronzes and other artefacts to countries of origin. The National. 8 April.

Graffiti threatens precious evidence of ancient life on South Africa's coast

Charles Helm (2021). Graffiti threatens precious evidence of ancient life on South Africa's coast. The Conversation. 31 March.

Benin's bronzes: The long road to returning looted colonial art

Annabelle Steffes-Halmer (2021). Benin's bronzes: The long road to returning looted colonial art. DW. 31 March.

Returning colonial-era artefacts is not as easy as it seems, say experts

Pierre John Felcenloben (2021). Returning colonial-era artefacts is not as easy as it seems, say experts. Dutch News. 29 March.

Is Germany promising to return artefacts looted from Benin?

Annabelle Steffes-Halmer (2021). Is Germany promising to return artefacts looted from Benin?. DW. 29 March.

At least 114 objects exhibited in Dutch museums were stolen from Nigeria

NLTimes (2021). At least 114 objects exhibited in Dutch museums were stolen from Nigeria. NLTimes. 27 March.

Ancient city of Cyrene looted for its treasures

Tom Kington (2021). Ancient city of Cyrene looted for its treasures. The Times. 25 March.

Bulldozers and looting threaten Libya's ancient treasures

AFP (2021). Bulldozers and looting threaten Libya's ancient treasures. France 24. 25 March.

Doubts cast over provenance of unearthed Sappho poems

https://web.archive.org/web/20210327141331/https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/mar/25/doubts-cast-over-provenance-of-unearthed-sappho-poems

Charlotte Higgins (2021). Doubts cast over provenance of unearthed Sappho poems. The Guardian. 25 March.

How the ancient city of Cyrene near Libya, a world heritage site in danger, faces threats of bulldozers and loot

AFP (2021). How the ancient city of Cyrene near Libya, a world heritage site in danger, faces threats of bulldozers and loot. Firstpost. 25 March.

`The movement is unstoppable': African scholars and activists hail German plan to return Benin bronzes

Catherine Hickley (2021). `The movement is unstoppable': African scholars and activists hail German plan to return Benin bronzes. The Art Newspaper. 24 March.

University of Aberdeen to return pillaged Benin bronze to Nigeria

Lanre Bakare (2021). University of Aberdeen to return pillaged Benin bronze to Nigeria. The Guardian. 24 March.

Germany is In Accelerated Talks to Definitively Return Its Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Helen Holmes (2021). Germany is In Accelerated Talks to Definitively Return Its Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. Observer. 23 March.

Britain stole the royal, sacred Benin Bronzes from Nigeria—so why is Germany leading their return?

Dan Hicks (2021). Britain stole the royal, sacred Benin Bronzes from Nigeria—so why is Germany leading their return?. The Art Newspaper. 23 March.

Berlin's plan to return Benin bronzes piles pressure on UK museums

Philip Oltermann (2021). Berlin's plan to return Benin bronzes piles pressure on UK museums. The Guardian. 23 March.

Germany moves towards full restitution of Benin bronzes

Catherine Hickley (2021). Germany moves towards full restitution of Benin bronzes. The Art Newspaper. 22 March.

Berlin Museum Won't Show Benin Bronzes, Begins to Pursue Return of Artifacts

Alex Greenberger (2021). Berlin Museum Won't Show Benin Bronzes, Begins to Pursue Return of Artifacts. ARTnews. 22 March.

Egypt: Artefacts repatriated

Nevine El-Aref (2021). Egypt: Artefacts repatriated. Ahram Online. 17 March.

Johannesburg Art Heist? The burden of the artist's proof

Diana Neille (2021). Johannesburg Art Heist? The burden of the artist's proof. Daily Maverick. 16 March.

The art dealer, the £10m Benin Bronze and the Holocaust

Barnaby Phillips (2021). The art dealer, the £10m Benin Bronze and the Holocaust. BBC News. 14 March.

Will Provenance Research Delay Restitution Of Looted African Artefacts?

Kwame Opoku (2021). Will Provenance Research Delay Restitution Of Looted African Artefacts?. Modern Ghana. 14 March.

Britain `best place to keep stolen Benin Bronzes safe'

Charlie Parker (2020). Britain `best place to keep stolen Benin Bronzes safe'. The Times. 22 December.

Africa must unite to demand stolen art's return

Harrison Mwilima (2020). Africa must unite to demand stolen art's return. DW. 21 December.

Investigation accuses Robben Island Museum officials of mismanagement

Philani Nombembe (2020). Investigation accuses Robben Island Museum officials of mismanagement. Times. 19 December.

Barazani, Berlin-Based Ngo Urges Prussian Heritage Foundation To Restitute Looted Benin Artefacts

Kwame Opoku (2020). Barazani, Berlin-Based Ngo Urges Prussian Heritage Foundation To Restitute Looted Benin Artefacts. Modern Ghana. 18 December.

Amid pillaging and looting, Tunisia struggles to preserve its Jewish heritage

Najeh Mouelhi-Makani (2020). Amid pillaging and looting, Tunisia struggles to preserve its Jewish heritage. The Times of Israel. 18 December.

Restitution Activist Mwazulu Diyabanza Must Pay the Louvre €5,000 for Taking an Artwork From a Display Case

Kate Brown (2020). Restitution Activist Mwazulu Diyabanza Must Pay the Louvre €5,000 for Taking an Artwork From a Display Case. Artnet News. 18 December.

Egypt demands Italy to hand over former Italian diplomats over smuggled antiquities case

Ahram Online (2020). Egypt demands Italy to hand over former Italian diplomats over smuggled antiquities case. Ahram Online. 18 December.

French Senators Just Rejected a Bill That Would Have Enabled the Quick Restitution of 27 Looted Artifacts to Benin and Senegal

Naomi Rea (2020). French Senators Just Rejected a Bill That Would Have Enabled the Quick Restitution of 27 Looted Artifacts to Benin and Senegal. Artnet News. 17 December.

Patrice Lumumba's Homecoming: Belgium to Return Tooth of Murdered African Hero

Sifelani Tsiko (2020). Patrice Lumumba's Homecoming: Belgium to Return Tooth of Murdered African Hero. Black Star News. 16 December.

Could US Supreme Court help repatriate looted African artifacts in Europe?

Gitura Mwaura (2020). Could US Supreme Court help repatriate looted African artifacts in Europe?. The New Times. 14 December.

Ace Magashule's Former Bodyguard Found Guilty of Stealing Pierneef Painting

Regan Thaw (2020). Ace Magashule's Former Bodyguard Found Guilty of Stealing Pierneef Painting. Eyewitness News. 11 December.

Police arrest photographer and model behind controversial Saqqara photoshoot

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2020). Police arrest photographer and model behind controversial Saqqara photoshoot. Egypt Independent. 1 December.

Inside illicit trade in West Africa's oldest artworks – Part 2

Lutz Mükke, Adie Vanessa Offiong (2020). Inside illicit trade in West Africa's oldest artworks – Part 2. The Guardian Nigeria. 29 November.

'Restitution is important but it is not essential': the African museums building a homegrown cultural revival

Ayodeji Rotinwa (2020). 'Restitution is important but it is not essential': the African museums building a homegrown cultural revival. The Art Newspaper. 27 November.

Nigeria receives repatriated 600-year-old Ife Tarrecotta

Naija 247 News (2020). Nigeria receives repatriated 600-year-old Ife Tarrecotta. Naija 247 News. 27 November.

Archaeological Unit of Rafah Land Port, Custom Authorities succeeded in seizing 9 archaeological coins

Egypt Today (2020). Archaeological Unit of Rafah Land Port, Custom Authorities succeeded in seizing 9 archaeological coins. Egypt Today. 26 November.

Why Restitution Won't Happen If Europe Controls the Terms

Eric Otieno (2020). Why Restitution Won't Happen If Europe Controls the Terms. Frieze. 25 November.

Inside the Illicit Trade in West Africa's Oldest Artworks

Lutz Mükke, Adie Vanessa Offiong (2020). Inside the Illicit Trade in West Africa's Oldest Artworks. Zam Magazine. 24 November.

New York authorities return ancient stele to Egypt

Vincent Noce (2020). New York authorities return ancient stele to Egypt. The Art Newspaper. 23 November.

"Holding on to stolen African objects, hiding them away, is plain wrong"

Murray Scougall (2020). "Holding on to stolen African objects, hiding them away, is plain wrong". The Sunday Post. 17 November.

Dutch Are Taking Giant Steps Towards Restitution Of Looted Artefacts

Kwame Opoku (2020). Dutch Are Taking Giant Steps Towards Restitution Of Looted Artefacts. Modern Ghana. 16 November.

Egypt: Anger at loan of Islamic artefacts to Saudi Arabia for two years

Middle East Eye (2020). Egypt: Anger at loan of Islamic artefacts to Saudi Arabia for two years. Middle East Eye. 15 November.

New museum in Nigeria raises hopes of resolution to Benin bronzes dispute

Mark Brown (2020). New museum in Nigeria raises hopes of resolution to Benin bronzes dispute. The Guardian. 14 November.

The battle get our art back

Suyin Haynes (2020). The battle get our art back. The Southern Times Africa. 13 November.

Nigeria expects more Benin Bronze returns as soon as next year

Alexis Akwagyiram (2020). Nigeria expects more Benin Bronze returns as soon as next year. Reuters. 12 November.

West Africa: Inside the Illicit Trade in West Africa's Oldest Artworks

Daily Trust (2020). West Africa: Inside the Illicit Trade in West Africa's Oldest Artworks. All Africa. 11 November.

Stolen Pierneef painting: Magashule's ex-guard wanted to make quick millions, State charges

Jeanette Chabalala (2020). Stolen Pierneef painting: Magashule's ex-guard wanted to make quick millions, State charges. News 24. 9 November.

Pandemic harms efforts to rein in antiquities theft

France 24 (2020). Pandemic harms efforts to rein in antiquities theft. France 24. 9 November.

French Senate approves the return of 27 African cultural objects to Benin and Senegal

Katherine Keener (2020). French Senate approves the return of 27 African cultural objects to Benin and Senegal. Art Critique. 8 November.

The seizure of a person while excavating antiquities at his home

al Khaleej Today (2020). The seizure of a person while excavating antiquities at his home. al Khaleej Today. 6 November.

The Netherlands returns 'stolen' Ife terracotta head to Nigerian

Pulse (2020). The Netherlands returns 'stolen' Ife terracotta head to Nigerian. Pulse. 5 November.

SA Hip Hop museum allegedly trashed after reports of a break-in

Stephanie De La Rey (2020). SA Hip Hop museum allegedly trashed after reports of a break-in. Briefly. 5 November.

France Passes a Bill to Return Looted Art to Benin and Senegal Within a Year

Helen Holmes (2020). France Passes a Bill to Return Looted Art to Benin and Senegal Within a Year. Observer. 5 November.

Benin Bronzes must be returned to Africa, says curator of Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum

Jessica Carpani (2020). Benin Bronzes must be returned to Africa, says curator of Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum. The Telegraph. 5 November.

Egypt recovers part of sarcophagus from Italy

Nevine El-Aref (2020). Egypt recovers part of sarcophagus from Italy. Ahram Online. 5 November.

Here today, gone tomorrow: A brief look at art thefts in South Africa

Zaza Hlalethwa (2020). Here today, gone tomorrow: A brief look at art thefts in South Africa. News 24. 3 November.

Attempted robbery at MuseumAfrica causes flood, raises concern over heritage sector management

Lindokuhle Nkosi (2020). Attempted robbery at MuseumAfrica causes flood, raises concern over heritage sector management. News 24. 3 November.

Ethiopia: The fight to repatriate artefacts is far from over

Samuel Gatachew (2020). Ethiopia: The fight to repatriate artefacts is far from over. The Africa Report. 3 November.

The History of Museums Is More Fraught Than You Might Think

Angela Ufheil (2020). The History of Museums Is More Fraught Than You Might Think. 5280. 3 November.

We Didn't Loot Ancestral Antiquities ― Ila Orangun Ruling House

Oluwole Ige (2020). We Didn't Loot Ancestral Antiquities ― Ila Orangun Ruling House. Nigerian Tribune. 1 November.

Billionaire Congolese Art Collector Sindika Dokolo, Who Championed the Restitution of African Art, Has Died at Age 48

Kate Brown (2020). Billionaire Congolese Art Collector Sindika Dokolo, Who Championed the Restitution of African Art, Has Died at Age 48. ArtNet News. 30 October.

French dealer sues over Egyptian stele seized on way to Tefaf New York

Vincent Noce (2020). French dealer sues over Egyptian stele seized on way to Tefaf New York. The Art Newspaper. 4 September.

Climbing up Egyptian antiquities without license now punishable with 1 month imprisonment

Egypt Independent (2020). Climbing up Egyptian antiquities without license now punishable with 1 month imprisonment. Egypt Independent. 3 September.

Colonial art: The case of a piece stolen from Cameroon

Almut Dieden (2020). Colonial art: The case of a piece stolen from Cameroon. CW. 2 September.

The Long Fight for Restitution

Garbrielle Hickmon (2020). The Long Fight for Restitution. Condé Nast Traveler. 28 August.

Black Lives Matter, Benin Bronzes and Britishness: how can UK museums decolonise?

David Styles (2020). Black Lives Matter, Benin Bronzes and Britishness: how can UK museums decolonise?. Museums and Heritage Advisor. 27 August.

Q&A: Racial Justice and Restitution

Mai Lynn Miller Nguyen, Onyekachi Wambu (2020). Q&A: Racial Justice and Restitution. Open Society Foundations. 26 August.

Let Western Museums Lease the Art Stolen in Colonial Times

Wim Bossema (2020). Let Western Museums Lease the Art Stolen in Colonial Times. Zam Magazine. 24 August.

Sudan's Jabal Maragha: Illegal gold diggers destroy ancient site

BBC News (2020). Sudan's Jabal Maragha: Illegal gold diggers destroy ancient site. BBC News. 24 August.

Desconocimiento y falta de interés por la conservación ha provocado la destrucción de sitios arqueológicos en Chiapas

Ignorance and lack of interest in conservation has led to the destruction of archaeological sites in Chiapas

Adriana Santos (2020). Desconocimiento y falta de interés por la conservación ha provocado la destrucción de sitios arqueológicos en Chiapas. Chiapas Paralelo. 23 August.

More than 30 headstones damaged at South African Jewish cemetery

Cnaan Liphshiz (2020). More than 30 headstones damaged at South African Jewish cemetery. Forward. 21 August.

Burundi to demand €36 billion from Germany, Belgium for colonial rule: report

DW (2020). Burundi to demand €36 billion from Germany, Belgium for colonial rule: report. DW. 16 August.

How recent anti-racism protests have pushed a longstanding debate about colonial looting in Europe

Catherine Hickley (2020). How recent anti-racism protests have pushed a longstanding debate about colonial looting in Europe. The Art Newspaper. 14 August.

Benin restores slavery monuments to testify to brutal past

AFP (2020). Benin restores slavery monuments to testify to brutal past. France 24. 11 August.

Living cultures: decolonising cultural spaces

Nick Lunch, Tricia Jenkins (2020). Living cultures: decolonising cultural spaces. Ecologist. 11 August.

\d Ogbak\d o Odinani Worldwide calls for the return of stolen artifacts

Adeola Ogunlade (2020). \d Ogbak\d o Odinani Worldwide calls for the return of stolen artifacts. The Nation. 8 August.

Activist curators are sharpening the debate on restitution

The Economist (2020). Activist curators are sharpening the debate on restitution. The Economist. 8 August.

Returning Lost and Stolen African Art and Antiquities

Jeffrey Young (2020). Returning Lost and Stolen African Art and Antiquities. Voice of America. 7 August.

Igbo group calls for return of stolen artifacts

The Sun (2020). Igbo group calls for return of stolen artifacts. The Sun. 4 August.

Mbuya Nehanda's remains are still in a London Museum as she is insulted by Ryton Dzimiri

Masimba Mavaza (2020). Mbuya Nehanda's remains are still in a London Museum as she is insulted by Ryton Dzimiri. Bulawayo 24. 2 August.

Private enterprise – the individuals who are taking restitution into their own hands

Samuel Reilly (2020). Private enterprise – the individuals who are taking restitution into their own hands. Apollo. 1 August.

France Moves Closer To Restitution Of Artefacts To Benin And Senegal

Kwame Opoku (2020). France Moves Closer To Restitution Of Artefacts To Benin And Senegal. Modern Ghana. 30 July.

Relocation of Egyptian Sphinxes Exposes Them to Potential Environmental Damage, Experts Fear

Rachel Delia Benaim (2020). Relocation of Egyptian Sphinxes Exposes Them to Potential Environmental Damage, Experts Fear. The Weather Channel. 19 May.

A Virtual Homecoming for Lost Treasures

Tobias Grey (2020). A Virtual Homecoming for Lost Treasures. The Wall Street Journal. 15 May.

Obaseki, German Govt Parley on Return of Benin Stolen Artifacts, Completion of Edo Museum

Kelvin Okereafor (2020). Obaseki, German Govt Parley on Return of Benin Stolen Artifacts, Completion of Edo Museum. The Nigerian Observer. 18 March.

Sufi cultural sites targeted amid ongoing civil war in Libya

Reuters (2020). Sufi cultural sites targeted amid ongoing civil war in Libya. Daily Sabah. 16 March.

Natural History Museum responds to demands to repatriate ancient human skull back to Africa

Craig Simpson (2020). Natural History Museum responds to demands to repatriate ancient human skull back to Africa. The Telegraph. 14 March.

Zimbabwe recovers iconic statues of birds stolen during colonialism | Zimbabwe News

Matilda Coleman (2020). Zimbabwe recovers iconic statues of birds stolen during colonialism | Zimbabwe News. UP News. 13 March.

Egypt, Greece ministers tackle combating illegal trafficking in antiquities

Egypt Today (2020). Egypt, Greece ministers tackle combating illegal trafficking in antiquities. Egypt Today. 22 February.

Netherlands Returns Stolen 18th Century Ceremonial Crown to Ethiopia

Janene Pieters (2020). Netherlands Returns Stolen 18th Century Ceremonial Crown to Ethiopia. NLTimes. 20 February.

Egypt Sentences Ex-Minister's Brother for Artifact Smuggling

Associated Press (2020). Egypt Sentences Ex-Minister's Brother for Artifact Smuggling. The New York Times. 15 February.

Oxford University restores Maasai artefacts

The Economist (2020). Oxford University restores Maasai artefacts. The Economist. 13 February.

Spain takes protection measures for Temple of Debod after Hawass visits Madrid

Mustafa Marie (2020). Spain takes protection measures for Temple of Debod after Hawass visits Madrid. Egypt Today. 11 February.

Universities give back relics after pressure over `colonial wrongs'

Fin Kavanagh (2020). Universities give back relics after pressure over `colonial wrongs'. The Times. 10 February.

Parliament approves law amendments punishing obscene acts in Egypt's archaeological sites

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2020). Parliament approves law amendments punishing obscene acts in Egypt's archaeological sites. Egypt Independent. 10 February.

Egypt grapples with smuggling of artifacts

Mohamed El-Shamaa (2020). Egypt grapples with smuggling of artifacts. Arab News. 8 February.

Why France is dragging its feet to repatriate looted African artworks

Olivier Marbot (2020). Why France is dragging its feet to repatriate looted African artworks. The Africa Report. 6 February.

Germany needs to confront its not-so-hidden history of colonial slaughter in Namibia

Carien Du Plessis (2020). Germany needs to confront its not-so-hidden history of colonial slaughter in Namibia. Daily Maverick. 6 February.

Unlimited Inventiveness: Horniman Museum To Discuss Benin Artefacts With Nigerian And British Artists In London

Kwame Opoku (2020). Unlimited Inventiveness: Horniman Museum To Discuss Benin Artefacts With Nigerian And British Artists In London. Modern Ghana. 3 February.

Man to appear in court for allegedly stealing Pierneef painting from Free State premier's office

Alex Mitchley (2020). Man to appear in court for allegedly stealing Pierneef painting from Free State premier's office. News 24. 3 February.

Benin Museum Celebrates Return of Precious Artifacts from France

Lisa Bryant (2020). Benin Museum Celebrates Return of Precious Artifacts from France. Voice of America. 17 January.

A Letter to President Macron: Reparations Before Restitution

Manthia Diawara (2020). A Letter to President Macron: Reparations Before Restitution. Hyperallergic. 16 January.

Instagram and YouTube Star Jailed for Climbing The Great Pyramid of Giza

D.L. Cade (2020). Instagram and YouTube Star Jailed for Climbing The Great Pyramid of Giza. Peta Pixel. 16 January.

Time is ripe to fight for return of African artefacts

John Kamau (2019). Time is ripe to fight for return of African artefacts. Daily Nation. 4 August.

UNESCO assisting Seychelles to protect its cultural property against trafficking

Seychelles News Agency (2019). UNESCO assisting Seychelles to protect its cultural property against trafficking. Seychelles News Agency. 1 August.

US Museum Returns Artifacts Stolen from Kenya over 150 Years Ago

John Wanjohi (2019). US Museum Returns Artifacts Stolen from Kenya over 150 Years Ago. Mwakilishi. 31 July.

Germany Is Returning Artifacts Stolen From a Namibian Freedom Fighter During Its Colonial Rule

Henri Neuendorf (2019). Germany Is Returning Artifacts Stolen From a Namibian Freedom Fighter During Its Colonial Rule. ArtNet News. 15 February.

Met Museum to Return Prize Artifact Because It Was Stolen

Colin Moynihan (2019). Met Museum to Return Prize Artifact Because It Was Stolen. The New York Times. 15 February.

Zahi Hawass demands retrieval of Egypt's looted artifacts

Mustafa Marie (2019). Zahi Hawass demands retrieval of Egypt's looted artifacts. Egypt Today. 14 February.

Former minister's brother arrested for smuggled antiquities

Mira Maged (2019). Former minister's brother arrested for smuggled antiquities. Egypt Independent. 14 February.

Scotland Insists on Legal Right to Keep Pyramid Stone, Egypt Awaits Documents

Asharq Al-Awsat (2019). Scotland Insists on Legal Right to Keep Pyramid Stone, Egypt Awaits Documents. Asharq Al-Awsat. 13 February.

Stolen Ancient Egyptian Artifact Retrieved at Amsterdam

Egyptian Streets (2019). Stolen Ancient Egyptian Artifact Retrieved at Amsterdam. Egyptian Streets. 13 February.

Return Africa's artwork home

Anyang Nyong'o (2019). Return Africa's artwork home. The Star. 9 February.

Brooklyn Museum's detective work reveals original owners of African mask

Nancy Kenney (2019). Brooklyn Museum's detective work reveals original owners of African mask. The Art Newspaper. 7 February.

Museum of Scotland says Egyptian pyramid stone is not stolen

Severin Carrell (2019). Museum of Scotland says Egyptian pyramid stone is not stolen. The Guardian. 6 February.

Citizen excavating for antiquities near Pyramids arrested

Egypt Today (2019). Citizen excavating for antiquities near Pyramids arrested. Egypt Today. 5 February.

Illegal excavation near Giza accidentally uncovers ancient tomb

Mira Maged (2019). Illegal excavation near Giza accidentally uncovers ancient tomb. Egypt Independent. 4 February.

Lagos Writes British Museum, Demands Return of Stolen Sculpture

This Daily (2019). Lagos Writes British Museum, Demands Return of Stolen Sculpture. This Daily. 4 February.

Nigeria calls for return of Lander Stool from the British Museum

Gareth Harris (2019). Nigeria calls for return of Lander Stool from the British Museum. The Art Newspaper. 4 February.

Egypt Foils Attempt to Smuggle Egyptian Antiquities Into Turkey

Asharq Al-Awsat (2019). Egypt Foils Attempt to Smuggle Egyptian Antiquities Into Turkey. Asharq Al-Awsat. 4 February.

Egypt police find ancient burial site while investigating illegal dig at house near Pyramids

Ahram Online (2019). Egypt police find ancient burial site while investigating illegal dig at house near Pyramids. Ahram Online. 3 February.

The Fight to Repatriate African Skulls in European Museum Collections

Tarisai Ngangura (2019). The Fight to Repatriate African Skulls in European Museum Collections. Vice. 25 January.

Egypt police raid `illegal' properties near pyramids

Middle East Monitor (2019). Egypt police raid `illegal' properties near pyramids. Middle East Monitor. 23 January.

Colonial art restitution: 'The desire is not to wipe museums clean'

Sönje Storm (2019). Colonial art restitution: 'The desire is not to wipe museums clean'. DW. 23 January.

Returning looted artifacts will finally restore heritage to the brilliant cultures that made them

Mark Horton (2019). Returning looted artifacts will finally restore heritage to the brilliant cultures that made them. CNN. 22 January.

Antiquities ministry starts inventory of artefact storehouses throughout Egypt

Nevine El-Aref (2019). Antiquities ministry starts inventory of artefact storehouses throughout Egypt. Ahram Online. 22 January.

Looters Beware: The British Museum Is Leading an International Task Force Fighting the Illicit Trade in Egyptian Antiquities

Javier Pes (2019). Looters Beware: The British Museum Is Leading an International Task Force Fighting the Illicit Trade in Egyptian Antiquities. ArtNet News. 21 January.

The UK's past means disputes over its museum contents are inevitable

Liam Kirkaldy (2019). The UK's past means disputes over its museum contents are inevitable. Holyrood. 18 January.

Africa: Dear the West, Why Do You Find It So Hard to Say Sorry?

Yarri Kamara (2019). Africa: Dear the West, Why Do You Find It So Hard to Say Sorry?. All Africa. 17 January.

American museum closes viewing of Namibian human remains

Eveline De Klerk (2019). American museum closes viewing of Namibian human remains. New Era. 14 January.

The repatriation debate intensifies as calls for post-colonial restitution grow—but is it legal?

Vincent Noce (2018). The repatriation debate intensifies as calls for post-colonial restitution grow—but is it legal?. The Art Newspaper. 27 December.

German museums 'willing to return' looted colonial objects

Wiebke Ahrndt (2018). German museums 'willing to return' looted colonial objects. DW. 26 December.

Photo exhibition on looted Benin artefacts opens in Edo

Vanguard (2018). Photo exhibition on looted Benin artefacts opens in Edo. Vanguard. 22 December.

Will the British Museum Ever Return These Stolen Artifacts?

Becky Little (2018). Will the British Museum Ever Return These Stolen Artifacts?. History. 21 December.

Egyptian Ex-Minister Calls for Return of Nefertiti's Bust From Germany

Egypt Independent (2018). Egyptian Ex-Minister Calls for Return of Nefertiti's Bust From Germany. Albawaba. 21 December.

Artefacts thieves in Sabratha caught in the act

Safa Alharathy (2018). Artefacts thieves in Sabratha caught in the act. Libya Observer. 20 December.

I.Coast calls on France to return 148 artworks

AFP (2018). I.Coast calls on France to return 148 artworks. RTL. 20 December.

The Art Of Reparatory Justice

Amina Blackwood-Meeks (2018). The Art Of Reparatory Justice. The Gleaner. 16 December.

Egypt arrests two people accused of helping stage naked photoshoot on pyramid

Ruth Michaelson (2018). Egypt arrests two people accused of helping stage naked photoshoot on pyramid. The Guardian. 14 December.

British Museum to return Benin bronzes to Nigeria

Kieron Monks (2018). British Museum to return Benin bronzes to Nigeria. CNN. 14 December.

Kenya is starting to track its valuable stolen artifacts worldwide—with German help

Adbi Latif Dahir (2018). Kenya is starting to track its valuable stolen artifacts worldwide—with German help. Quartz. 12 December.

Iraqi Federal Police arrests 2 people attempting to sell pharaonic antiquities

Egypt Today (2018). Iraqi Federal Police arrests 2 people attempting to sell pharaonic antiquities. Egypt Today. 9 November.

Akinola Davies Jr. Is Reclaiming African Treasures Stolen by White Colonizers

Antwaun Sargent (2018). Akinola Davies Jr. Is Reclaiming African Treasures Stolen by White Colonizers. Vice. 7 November.

Return our artifacts, Oba of Benin tells Prince of Wales

Adelani Adepegba (2018). Return our artifacts, Oba of Benin tells Prince of Wales. Punch. 6 November.

Vandalism and Neglect Haunt Libya's Ancient Heritage Sites

Reuters (2018). Vandalism and Neglect Haunt Libya's Ancient Heritage Sites. The Epoch Times. 1 November.

Will the London obelisk return to Egypt?

Zahi Hawass (2018). Will the London obelisk return to Egypt?. Egypt Independent. 31 October.

Saqqara police arrests 4 people attempting to sell ancient coffin

Amr Mohamed Kandil (2018). Saqqara police arrests 4 people attempting to sell ancient coffin. Egypt Today. 30 October.

Bronze decorations stolen from Fayoum mosque door: Antiquities ministry

Nevine El-Aref (2018). Bronze decorations stolen from Fayoum mosque door: Antiquities ministry. Ahram Online. 29 October.

Obaseki rallies EU museums, others for return of Benin stolen artefacts

Vanguard (2018). Obaseki rallies EU museums, others for return of Benin stolen artefacts. Vanguard. 26 October.

Apartheid-era tastes still influence auction prices for South African art

Rory Bester (2018). Apartheid-era tastes still influence auction prices for South African art. Quartz. 7 October.

Two brothers killed during illegal excavation for antiquities in Sohag

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2018). Two brothers killed during illegal excavation for antiquities in Sohag. Egypt Independent. 6 October.

Egyptian Police Arrest 3 for Illegal Digging for Artefacts

Albawaba (2018). Egyptian Police Arrest 3 for Illegal Digging for Artefacts. Albawaba. 2 October.

Rwanda confirms Belgium willing to return archives

James Karuhanga (2018). Rwanda confirms Belgium willing to return archives. The New Times. 30 September.

A relief of king Amenhotep I recovered from London

Nevine El-Aref (2018). A relief of king Amenhotep I recovered from London. Ahram Online. 21 September.

Edo Fest 2018 to display pictures of stolen artefacts, cultural heritage —Commissioner

Nigerian Tribune (2018). Edo Fest 2018 to display pictures of stolen artefacts, cultural heritage —Commissioner. Nigerian Tribune. 15 September.

Plagiarism or remixing? South African photographer accuses artist of theft

Chris McGreal (2018). Plagiarism or remixing? South African photographer accuses artist of theft. The Guardian. 13 September.

Unending talks about return of stolen Benin artifacts

Osa Mbonu (2018). Unending talks about return of stolen Benin artifacts. Vanguard. 10 September.

Edo monarch calls for return of stolen artefacts

Adie Vanessa Offiong (2018). Edo monarch calls for return of stolen artefacts. Daily Trust. 9 September.

President Macron, African art and the question of restitution

Gareth Harris (2018). President Macron, African art and the question of restitution. The Financial Times. 7 September.

Return stolen artefacts, Benin monarch tells UK

Alexander Okere (2018). Return stolen artefacts, Benin monarch tells UK. Punch. 5 September.

Egypt police arrest artifact gang in Cairo, seize ancient pieces: Ministry

Ayat Al Tawy (2018). Egypt police arrest artifact gang in Cairo, seize ancient pieces: Ministry. Ahram Online. 5 September.

Olasode in search of Africa's stolen treasure

Yemi Olakitan (2018). Olasode in search of Africa's stolen treasure. The Guardian. 2 September.

Libya recovers antiquities from the United States

Abdulkader Assad (2018). Libya recovers antiquities from the United States. The Libya Observer. 19 July.

Archeologist denies reports on replacing basalt tiles floor with asphalt at Al Moez st.

Egypt Today (2018). Archeologist denies reports on replacing basalt tiles floor with asphalt at Al Moez st.. Egypt Today. 19 July.

Ministry of Antiquities receives 116 antiques after failure to smuggle them abroad

Farah Tawfeek (2018). Ministry of Antiquities receives 116 antiques after failure to smuggle them abroad. Egypt Independent. 16 July.

Kendrick and SZA Ask Judge to Block Profits in "All the Stars' Lawsuit

Noah Yoo (2018). Kendrick and SZA Ask Judge to Block Profits in "All the Stars' Lawsuit. Pitchfork. 13 July.

Egypt arrests 7 for illegal archaeology and antiquities removal

Africa Times (2018). Egypt arrests 7 for illegal archaeology and antiquities removal. Africa Times. 11 July.

Why proposed 'loaning' of looted Benin artefacts to Nigeria may stop restitution plans

Tajudeen Sowole (2018). Why proposed 'loaning' of looted Benin artefacts to Nigeria may stop restitution plans. The Guardian. 11 July.

Watch the throne: why artist Thierry Oussou faked an archaeological dig

Dale Berning Sawa (2018). Watch the throne: why artist Thierry Oussou faked an archaeological dig. The Guardian. 9 July.

Egypt's smuggled treasures to Italy exhibited at Egyptian Museum

Egypt Today (2018). Egypt's smuggled treasures to Italy exhibited at Egyptian Museum. Egypt Today. 4 July.

Westminster Abbey urged by African ambassador to hand over looted relic

Alex Williams (2018). Westminster Abbey urged by African ambassador to hand over looted relic. Premier. 4 July.

Njelele shrine bombed

Zimbabwe Daily (2018). Njelele shrine bombed. Zimbabwe Daily. 3 July.

France is preparing to return African artifacts looted in its colonial era

Ilaria Maria Sala (2018). France is preparing to return African artifacts looted in its colonial era. Quartz. 2 July.

Ethiopia claims Ten Commandments tablet hidden in Westminster Abbey

Martin Bailey (2018). Ethiopia claims Ten Commandments tablet hidden in Westminster Abbey. The Art Newspaper. 2 July.

Returning looted African art is as urgent as giving back works stolen by the Nazis

Sindika Dokolo (2018). Returning looted African art is as urgent as giving back works stolen by the Nazis. The Art Newspaper. 2 July.

Antique sarcophagus found by security forces in Alexandria

Walaa Ali (2018). Antique sarcophagus found by security forces in Alexandria. Egypt Today. 1 July.

The looted Ethiopian artefacts that ended up in UK museums

Jacopo Gnisci (2018). The looted Ethiopian artefacts that ended up in UK museums. Apollo. 31 May.

France weighs how to return Africa's plundered art

AFP (2018). France weighs how to return Africa's plundered art. The Local. 27 May.

Italian Police Forces Seize Stolen Egyptian Artifacts in Naples

Egyptian Streets (2018). Italian Police Forces Seize Stolen Egyptian Artifacts in Naples. Egyptian Streets. 23 May.

Germany moves slowly on returning museum exhibits to ex-colonies

Philip Oltermann (2018). Germany moves slowly on returning museum exhibits to ex-colonies. The Guardian. 17 May.

Hamburg museum says its Benin bronzes could return to Nigeria—but not yet

Catherine Hickley (2018). Hamburg museum says its Benin bronzes could return to Nigeria—but not yet. The Art Newspaper. 11 May.

British Museum launches Egyptian antiquities database to track looted artefacts

Laura Chesters (2018). British Museum launches Egyptian antiquities database to track looted artefacts. Antiques Trade Gazette. 4 May.

Cyprus hands Egypt ancient artefacts stolen in 1980s

AFP (2018). Cyprus hands Egypt ancient artefacts stolen in 1980s. News24. 2 May.

Tola Wewe battles to regain his lost-but-found painting

Akeem Lasisi (2018). Tola Wewe battles to regain his lost-but-found painting. Punch. 27 April.

In Congo, a new national museum renews quest to reclaim history

Ryan Lenora Brown (2018). In Congo, a new national museum renews quest to reclaim history. The Christian Science Monitor. 27 April.

New law intensifies penalties for antiquity-related crimes

Marina Gamil (2018). New law intensifies penalties for antiquity-related crimes. Egypt Today. 24 April.

Egypt to fine people who pester tourists

Ruth Michaelson (2018). Egypt to fine people who pester tourists. The Guardian. 24 April.

Ethiopia says British museum must permanently return its artifacts

Kumerra Gemechu (2018). Ethiopia says British museum must permanently return its artifacts. Reuters. 23 April.

FBI to hand over artefact stolen in Nairobi

Simon Ndonga (2018). FBI to hand over artefact stolen in Nairobi. Capital News. 18 April.

Artwork depicting corruption vandalised

Chevon Booysen (2018). Artwork depicting corruption vandalised. IOL. 18 April.

Taking Back Our History: Understanding African Art Repatriation

Damola Durosomo (2018). Taking Back Our History: Understanding African Art Repatriation. Okay Africa. 16 April.

Two Thieves Steal Bells from Historic Church in Libya

Jamal Jawhar (2018). Two Thieves Steal Bells from Historic Church in Libya. Asharq Al-Awsat. 16 April.

Ethiopians urge Britain to return bones of 'stolen' prince after 150 years

James Tapper (2018). Ethiopians urge Britain to return bones of 'stolen' prince after 150 years. The Guardian. 14 April.

Britain's Secret Theft of Ethiopia's Most Wondrous Manuscripts

James Jeffrey (2018). Britain's Secret Theft of Ethiopia's Most Wondrous Manuscripts. Atlas Obscura. 11 April.

World heritage in Syria and Libya agonising under the world's idle eyes

Samar Kadi (2018). World heritage in Syria and Libya agonising under the world's idle eyes. The Arab Weekly. 8 April.

No breakthrough in Thulamela artefact theft

Tereasa Dias (2018). No breakthrough in Thulamela artefact theft. Lowvelder. 7 April.

U.S. Embassy holds training to safeguard Libya's rich cultural heritage

Safa Alharathy (2018). U.S. Embassy holds training to safeguard Libya's rich cultural heritage. The Libya Observer. 7 April.

Ethiopia Rejects Claims Of Agreeing To Take Treasures On Loan Basis

Ethiosports (2018). Ethiopia Rejects Claims Of Agreeing To Take Treasures On Loan Basis. Ethiosports. 7 April.

British museums and looted treasures

Douglas Currie (2018). British museums and looted treasures. The Guardian. 5 April.

Stolen artefacts: Oba of Benin, Obaseki to build world-class Museum

The Nation (2018). Stolen artefacts: Oba of Benin, Obaseki to build world-class Museum. The Nation. 5 April.

Looted is a loaded word – but shouldn't the cultural wonders of the ancient world be admired in their country of origin?

Jonathan Gornall (2018). Looted is a loaded word – but shouldn't the cultural wonders of the ancient world be admired in their country of origin?. The National. 5 April.

72 officials charged with theft after turning ancient archaeological site into parking lot

Egypt Independent (2018). 72 officials charged with theft after turning ancient archaeological site into parking lot. Egypt Independent. 5 April.

Looted Ethiopian treasures in UK could be returned on loan

Mark Brown (2018). Looted Ethiopian treasures in UK could be returned on loan. The Guardian. 3 April.

Sabha's historic castle hit with rockets as tribal tension continues

Safa Alharathy (2018). Sabha's historic castle hit with rockets as tribal tension continues. The Libya Observer. 2 April.

Nelson Mandela's golden hand casts sell for $10m in bitcoin

BBC News (2018). Nelson Mandela's golden hand casts sell for $10m in bitcoin. BBC News. 27 March.

Egypt retrieves mummy parts smuggled to U.S. over 90 years ago

Xinhua (2018). Egypt retrieves mummy parts smuggled to U.S. over 90 years ago. New China. 27 March.

Spotlight: Libyan archaeological sites threatened by theft and armed conflict

Xinhua (2018). Spotlight: Libyan archaeological sites threatened by theft and armed conflict. Xinhua. 23 March.

A symbolic struggle over ancient manuscripts

The Economist (2018). A symbolic struggle over ancient manuscripts. The Economist. 22 March.

How human remains from a forgotten genocide were stolen and collected in New York City

PRI (2018). How human remains from a forgotten genocide were stolen and collected in New York City. PRI. 26 January.

Morocco Opens Investigation into Auction of Dinosaur Tail Fossils in Mexico

Sana Elouazi (2018). Morocco Opens Investigation into Auction of Dinosaur Tail Fossils in Mexico. Morocco World News. 19 January.

Police seize ancient Egyptian, Greek artifacts in Upper Egypt

Rana Atef (2018). Police seize ancient Egyptian, Greek artifacts in Upper Egypt. Egypt Today. 18 January.

Historical door at Giza Pyramids stolen

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2018). Historical door at Giza Pyramids stolen. Egypt Independent. 15 January.

Musée Du Quai Branly As Ally In Quest For Restitution Of African Artefacts?

Kwame Opoku (2018). Musée Du Quai Branly As Ally In Quest For Restitution Of African Artefacts?. Modern Ghana. 15 January.

Paris's Dapper Foundation stalls talks over Cameroonian sculpture

Catherine Hickley (2018). Paris's Dapper Foundation stalls talks over Cameroonian sculpture. The Art Newspaper. 12 January.

After More Than 90 Years, Looted Mummy Parts Repatriated to Egypt

Jason Daley (2018). After More Than 90 Years, Looted Mummy Parts Repatriated to Egypt. Smithsonian. 9 January.

Minnesota monk Columba Stewart rescues ancient manuscripts from modern threats

Jean Hopfensperger (2018). Minnesota monk Columba Stewart rescues ancient manuscripts from modern threats. Star Tribune. 7 January.

Ugandan tourism ministry hails China's "fantastic" ivory trade ban

Xinhua (2018). Ugandan tourism ministry hails China's "fantastic" ivory trade ban. Xinhua. 4 January.

Antiquities smugglers to face up to life imprisonment: Amendment

Egypt Today (2018). Antiquities smugglers to face up to life imprisonment: Amendment. Egypt Today. 3 January.

Ancient Egyptian Mummy's Skull and Dismembered Hands to be Returned to Egypt 90 Years After Being Taken to the U.S.

Callum Paton (2018). Ancient Egyptian Mummy's Skull and Dismembered Hands to be Returned to Egypt 90 Years After Being Taken to the U.S.. Newsweek. 3 January.

Nigeria Demands Unconditional Return Of Looted Artefacts: A Season Of Miracles?

Kwame Opoku (2017). Nigeria Demands Unconditional Return Of Looted Artefacts: A Season Of Miracles?. Modern Ghana. 31 December.

Egyptian prosecutors launch investigation into theft from Agricultural Museum

Ahram Online (2017). Egyptian prosecutors launch investigation into theft from Agricultural Museum. Ahram Online. 28 December.

Lost artifact: Stealing of Nigeria's history, identity

Tony Okuyeme (2017). Lost artifact: Stealing of Nigeria's history, identity. New Telegraph. 28 December.

Using technology to tackle theft and trafficking of antiquities

Peter Afolabi Akanbi (2017). Using technology to tackle theft and trafficking of antiquities. Nigerian Tribune. 28 December.

329 Smuggled Ancient Coins Seized in Cairo Airport En Route to France

Albawaba (2017). 329 Smuggled Ancient Coins Seized in Cairo Airport En Route to France. Albawaba. 26 December.

Bid to smuggle collectibles of Mohamed Ali family, King Farouq foiled

Egypt Today (2017). Bid to smuggle collectibles of Mohamed Ali family, King Farouq foiled. Egypt Today. 25 December.

Return of stolen artefacts, last stage of Africa's decolonization – Commission

News Agency of Nigeria (2017). Return of stolen artefacts, last stage of Africa's decolonization – Commission. The News. 23 December.

Art dealers lament losses, demand probe of market fire

Adelani Adepegba (2017). Art dealers lament losses, demand probe of market fire. Punch. 22 December.

Commission wants unconditional return of stolen works

News Agency of Nigeria (2017). Commission wants unconditional return of stolen works. Vanguard. 22 December.

Humboldt Forum And Selective Amnesia: Research Instead Of Restitution Of African Artefacts.

Kwame Opoku (2017). Humboldt Forum And Selective Amnesia: Research Instead Of Restitution Of African Artefacts.. Modern Ghana. 22 December.

Life imprisonment, fine of LE 1M for smuggling antiquities

Egypt Today (2017). Life imprisonment, fine of LE 1M for smuggling antiquities. Egypt Today. 19 December.

Curators, scholars charge govt on loot of artefacts

Tinka Adeniran (2017). Curators, scholars charge govt on loot of artefacts. The Nation. 11 December.

Macron Promises To Return African Artefacts In French Museums: A New Era In African-European Relationships Or A Mirage?

Kwame Opoku (2017). Macron Promises To Return African Artefacts In French Museums: A New Era In African-European Relationships Or A Mirage?. Modern Ghana. 10 December.

Hurghada Airport thwarts smuggling of 102 artifacts

Egypt Today (2017). Hurghada Airport thwarts smuggling of 102 artifacts. Egypt Today. 9 December.

Cairo Airport thwarts smuggling of 28 historic coins

Egypt Today (2017). Cairo Airport thwarts smuggling of 28 historic coins. Egypt Today. 6 December.

Liberia: Govt Announces the Re-Opening of National Museum

All Africa (2017). Liberia: Govt Announces the Re-Opening of National Museum. All Africa. 28 November.

World Museum, Vienna, Re-Opens: Renovated Premises For Cultural Objects Of Others But No Solution For Restitution.

Kwame Opoku (2017). World Museum, Vienna, Re-Opens: Renovated Premises For Cultural Objects Of Others But No Solution For Restitution.. Modern Ghana. 27 November.

'Indiana Joan': 95-year-old accused of looting Middle East tombs

BBC News (2017). 'Indiana Joan': 95-year-old accused of looting Middle East tombs. BBC News. 24 November.

'Indiana Joan': Perth woman, 95, accused of looting Egypt artefacts

Associated Press (2017). 'Indiana Joan': Perth woman, 95, accused of looting Egypt artefacts. The Guardian. 24 November.

A broken museum, in a broken country: Meet the man trying to save CAR's history

Simon Allison (2017). A broken museum, in a broken country: Meet the man trying to save CAR's history. Mail & Guardian. 24 November.

Minister of Antiquities: 33,000 Egyptian Artefacts are Missing

Walid Abdul Rahman (2017). Minister of Antiquities: 33,000 Egyptian Artefacts are Missing. Asharq Al-Awsat. 22 November.

Egypt's Antiquities Ministry struggles with smuggling

Hani Sameer (2017). Egypt's Antiquities Ministry struggles with smuggling. Al Monitor. 21 November.

Egypt awaits return of stolen Ramses II ship from Cyprus

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2017). Egypt awaits return of stolen Ramses II ship from Cyprus. Egypt Independent. 21 November.

International law prevents recovery of Rosetta Stone from UK, Egypt's antiquities minister tells MPs

Gamal Essam El-Din (2017). International law prevents recovery of Rosetta Stone from UK, Egypt's antiquities minister tells MPs. Ahram Online. 20 November.

Egypt to retrieve 14 artifacts from Cyprus

Egypt Independent (2017). Egypt to retrieve 14 artifacts from Cyprus. Egypt Independent. 19 November.

Egypt requests return of ancient vessel through normal procedure

Cyprus Mail (2017). Egypt requests return of ancient vessel through normal procedure. Cyprus Mail. 19 November.

MPs want stolen 'Sisi gift' to remain as part of police probe

Elias Hazou (2017). MPs want stolen 'Sisi gift' to remain as part of police probe. Cyprus Mail. 17 November.

The meteorite hunters

Kenneth R. Rosen (2017). The meteorite hunters. Financial Times. 16 November.

US to allow imports of elephant trophies from Zimbabwe

Bibi van der Zee, Olivier Milman (2017). US to allow imports of elephant trophies from Zimbabwe. The Guardian. 16 November.

464 historical artifacts seized by police in Fayoum

Egypt Today (2017). 464 historical artifacts seized by police in Fayoum. Egypt Today. 9 November.

Sudan: President Gives Directives for Formation of Committee for Study of Reality of Sudan's Archeology

Sudan News Agency (2017). Sudan: President Gives Directives for Formation of Committee for Study of Reality of Sudan's Archeology. All Africa. 8 November.

A 95-Year-Old "Real Life Tomb Raider" Isn't a Hero, She's a Thief

Rae Paoletta (2017). A 95-Year-Old "Real Life Tomb Raider" Isn't a Hero, She's a Thief. Inverse. 7 November.

Egypt recovers 354 antiques seized in United Arab Emirates

Global Times (2017). Egypt recovers 354 antiques seized in United Arab Emirates. Global Times. 6 November.

Museum Africa without power due to cable theft

Times Live (2017). Museum Africa without power due to cable theft. Times Live. 4 November.

Indiana Joan: Meet WA's real life tomb raider, 95-year-old Joan Howard

Joseph Catanzaro (2017). Indiana Joan: Meet WA's real life tomb raider, 95-year-old Joan Howard. The West Australian. 4 November.

Buddhists give up on lost statue

Baboki Kayawe (2017). Buddhists give up on lost statue. Mmegi Online. 2 November.

ScanPyramids mission rushed in announcing 'discovery of new void' in Giza's Khufu': Egypt antiquities ministry

Nevine El-Aref (2017). ScanPyramids mission rushed in announcing 'discovery of new void' in Giza's Khufu': Egypt antiquities ministry. Ahram Online. 2 November.

No breakthrough in Thulamela gold theft

Tereasa Dias (2017). No breakthrough in Thulamela gold theft. Lowvelder. 1 November.

Plaques stolen from historic monument

Sue MacLennan (2017). Plaques stolen from historic monument. Grocott's Mail. 31 October.

Gov. Obaseki Reinstates Commitment To Bring Back Stolen Benin Artifacts

Richard Eweka (2017). Gov. Obaseki Reinstates Commitment To Bring Back Stolen Benin Artifacts. The Nigerian Observer. 31 October.

A visual history of Benin City returns home

The Economist (2017). A visual history of Benin City returns home. The Economist. 30 October.

79 rare antiques stolen from Tel Al-Fara'een

Egypt Today (2017). 79 rare antiques stolen from Tel Al-Fara'een. Egypt Today. 30 October.

Hurghada airport officials foil attempt to smuggle 18th-century Coptic icon

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Hurghada airport officials foil attempt to smuggle 18th-century Coptic icon. Ahram Online. 29 October.

Egypt retrieves 8 looted antiquities from France

Egypt Today (2017). Egypt retrieves 8 looted antiquities from France. Egypt Today. 28 October.

France to return 8 stolen ancient Egyptian artefacts on Thursday

Nevine El-Aref (2017). France to return 8 stolen ancient Egyptian artefacts on Thursday. Ahram Online. 25 October.

Libyan antiquities are subject to an awareness campaign

Housam Najjair (2017). Libyan antiquities are subject to an awareness campaign. The Libya Observer. 25 October.

Is An Ancient Text In The Museum of the Bible Real Or Fake?

Joel Baden Candida Moss (2017). Is An Ancient Text In The Museum of the Bible Real Or Fake?. The Daily Beast. 22 October.

Pressure On Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation And Humboldt-Forum To Return Illegally Acquired Artefacts And Human Remains

Kwame Opoku (2017). Pressure On Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation And Humboldt-Forum To Return Illegally Acquired Artefacts And Human Remains. Modern Ghana. 20 October.

Historical Porcelain Pots smuggling attempt

Egypt Today (2017). Historical Porcelain Pots smuggling attempt. Egypt Today. 19 October.

Benghazi palace may become archaeological museum

Maha Ellawati (2017). Benghazi palace may become archaeological museum. Libya Herald. 18 October.

Kumalo museum disgrace

The Star (2017). Kumalo museum disgrace. IOL. 17 October.

Larnaca CID seize stolen ancient Egyptian pot

Angelos Anastasiou (2017). Larnaca CID seize stolen ancient Egyptian pot. Cyprus Mail. 17 October.

Legendary Kumalo photos abandoned in museum

IOL (2017). Legendary Kumalo photos abandoned in museum. IOL. 16 October.

Looted Benin bronzes to be lent back to Nigeria

Gareth Harris (2017). Looted Benin bronzes to be lent back to Nigeria. The Art Newspaper. 16 October.

Philaeni statues' disappearance refuted by antiquities authorities

Libya Herald (2017). Philaeni statues' disappearance refuted by antiquities authorities. Libya Herald. 16 October.

Ethiopia: The Unfortunate Case of Ethiopia's Looted Heritages

Abiy Hailu (2017). Ethiopia: The Unfortunate Case of Ethiopia's Looted Heritages. All Africa. 12 October.

1,000 African Skulls Stolen for Racist Research in Germany Discovered in a Museum Basement

Kristin Hugo (2017). 1,000 African Skulls Stolen for Racist Research in Germany Discovered in a Museum Basement. Newsweek. 6 October.

Why 'stolen' artifacts cannot be returned now, by U.S. representatives

Alemma-Ozioruva Aliu (2017). Why 'stolen' artifacts cannot be returned now, by U.S. representatives. The Guardian. 30 September.

Why we can't return African artworks –Smithsonian museum

Alexander Okere (2017). Why we can't return African artworks –Smithsonian museum. Punch. 30 September.

Ottoman-era artefacts seized at Cairo airport to go to Museum of Islamic Art

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Ottoman-era artefacts seized at Cairo airport to go to Museum of Islamic Art. Ahram Online. 20 September.

Break-in at Mohamed Ali Palace in Shubra, no artefacts missing: Ministry

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Break-in at Mohamed Ali Palace in Shubra, no artefacts missing: Ministry. Ahram Online. 20 September.

Liberia Wants Its Cultural Artifacts Back, Please

Natasha Frost (2017). Liberia Wants Its Cultural Artifacts Back, Please. Atlas Obscura. 19 September.

No Egyptian antiquities were smuggled to Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum: Official

Egypt Independent (2017). No Egyptian antiquities were smuggled to Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum: Official. Egypt Independent. 19 September.

Two suspects arrested over illegal excavation in Cairo and Sharqia

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2017). Two suspects arrested over illegal excavation in Cairo and Sharqia. Egypt Independent. 18 September.

Authorities seize attempt to smuggle ancient guns to Turkey

Daily News Egypt (2017). Authorities seize attempt to smuggle ancient guns to Turkey. Daily News Egypt. 17 September.

Head of Libya's archeology authority urges neighboring countries to help end smuggling of antiquities

Abdulkader Assad (2017). Head of Libya's archeology authority urges neighboring countries to help end smuggling of antiquities. The Libya Observer. 16 September.

Liberia appeals for return of lost artifacts to newly restored museum

Africa Times (2017). Liberia appeals for return of lost artifacts to newly restored museum. Africa Times. 16 September.

Fatwa allowing illegal antiquities excavation triggers ire in Egypt

Menna A. Farouk (2017). Fatwa allowing illegal antiquities excavation triggers ire in Egypt. Al Monitor. 15 September.

Saxonwold man offers R50k reward for stolen artworks worth millions

Simnikiwe Hlatshaneni (2017). Saxonwold man offers R50k reward for stolen artworks worth millions. The Citizen. 14 September.

Metro station police foil security guard's attempt to steal artefact from Coptic Museum

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Metro station police foil security guard's attempt to steal artefact from Coptic Museum. Ahram Online. 14 September.

Morocco opens an investigation into the selling of dinosaur fossils on the Internet

Al Arabiya (2017). Morocco opens an investigation into the selling of dinosaur fossils on the Internet. Al Arabiya. 6 September.

Poor Egyptians dig up homes in search of antiquities

Bel Trew (2017). Poor Egyptians dig up homes in search of antiquities. The Sunday Times. 4 September.

Italy displays marble Roman head stolen in World War II

Associated Press (2017). Italy displays marble Roman head stolen in World War II. The Times of Israel. 2 September.

European Summit to Discuss the Return of Looted West African Art

Ben Panko (2017). European Summit to Discuss the Return of Looted West African Art. Smithsonian. 31 August.

Egypt returns stolen antique money to Iraq and China

Ashraf Abd al-Hameed (2017). Egypt returns stolen antique money to Iraq and China. Al Arabiya. 28 August.

Looters of Egyptian Artifacts Try to Recruit Egyptologists for Help

Owen Jarus (2017). Looters of Egyptian Artifacts Try to Recruit Egyptologists for Help. Live Science. 28 August.

South Africa's first legal auction of rhinoceros horn fails to attract buyers

Anna Sansom (2017). South Africa's first legal auction of rhinoceros horn fails to attract buyers. The Art Newspaper. 28 August.

Egypt returns stolen currency artefacts to Iraq, China

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Egypt returns stolen currency artefacts to Iraq, China. Ahram Online. 28 August.

Mustang ruby mine raided, guard killed

Paul Garvey (2017). Mustang ruby mine raided, guard killed. The Australian. 27 August.

Timbuktu's ancient mausoleums protect city again

AFP (2017). Timbuktu's ancient mausoleums protect city again. African Independent. 26 August.

Egyptian authorities foil attempt to smuggle Khedival-era antiquities to Saudi Arabia

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Egyptian authorities foil attempt to smuggle Khedival-era antiquities to Saudi Arabia. Ahram Online. 23 August.

Theft of South African relics riles researchers

Sarah Wild (2017). Theft of South African relics riles researchers. Nature. 22 August.

Egyptian antiquities ministry inspects Khufu's boat after accident causes 'mild' damage to beam

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Egyptian antiquities ministry inspects Khufu's boat after accident causes 'mild' damage to beam. Ahram Online. 21 August.

Attempt to smuggle 18th century artefacts foiled at Egypt's Hurghada port

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Attempt to smuggle 18th century artefacts foiled at Egypt's Hurghada port. Ahram Online. 17 August.

Finding Somaliland's ancient cave art is hard. Protecting it could be harder.

M. Goth (2017). Finding Somaliland's ancient cave art is hard. Protecting it could be harder.. Somaliland Press. 17 August.

Egypt says 33,000 artefacts lost in 50 years

Mohamed Mahmoud (2017). Egypt says 33,000 artefacts lost in 50 years. AA. 16 August.

Antiquities Ministry official denies robbery of 32,000 archaeological pieces from museum

Egypt Independent (2017). Antiquities Ministry official denies robbery of 32,000 archaeological pieces from museum. Egypt Independent. 16 August.

ICC to award damages for jihadist Timbuktu destruction

The New Arab (2017). ICC to award damages for jihadist Timbuktu destruction. The New Arab. 14 August.

Western museums try to forge deal with west Africa to return the Benin bronzes

Ben Quinn (2017). Western museums try to forge deal with west Africa to return the Benin bronzes. The Guardian. 12 August.

Greek Police help Egyptian peers arrest antiquities trader

eKathimerini (2017). Greek Police help Egyptian peers arrest antiquities trader. eKathimerini. 12 August.

Sudan's antiquities are under threat as Gulf crisis rages

Yousra Elbagir (2017). Sudan's antiquities are under threat as Gulf crisis rages. Financial Times. 10 August.

Ministry of Antiquities denies alleged risk of collapse of Qaitbay Citadel

Egypt Independent (2017). Ministry of Antiquities denies alleged risk of collapse of Qaitbay Citadel. Egypt Independent. 9 August.

Rada seize smuggler with ancient coins at Mitiga

Libya Herald (2017). Rada seize smuggler with ancient coins at Mitiga. Libya Herald. 7 August.

Five killed while illegally digging for antiquities in Egypt's Sohag

Ahram Online (2017). Five killed while illegally digging for antiquities in Egypt's Sohag. Ahram Online. 1 August.

Stolen Guercino painting will need a year of conservation

Hannah McGivern, Stefano Luppi (2017). Stolen Guercino painting will need a year of conservation. The Art Newspaper. 1 August.

Egypt foils attempt to smuggle collection of coins from different eras

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Egypt foils attempt to smuggle collection of coins from different eras. Ahram Online. 27 July.

Police foil attempt to steal goddess Isis statue in Nubia Museum

Egypt Independent (2017). Police foil attempt to steal goddess Isis statue in Nubia Museum. Egypt Independent. 24 July.

Hobby Lobby under investigation over sale of 5th‑century Bible fragment

Bel Trew (2017). Hobby Lobby under investigation over sale of 5th‑century Bible fragment. The Times. 20 July.

Nigeria: When Nigeria Celebrated Return of Stolen Artifacts

Nurudeen Oyewole (2017). Nigeria: When Nigeria Celebrated Return of Stolen Artifacts. All Africa. 16 July.

Morocco: Stolen, damaged €6 million Guercino painting returned to Italy

Africa Times (2017). Morocco: Stolen, damaged €6 million Guercino painting returned to Italy. Africa Times. 16 July.

Palestinian caught trying to smuggle rare, ancient coins from Gaza

The Times of Israel (2017). Palestinian caught trying to smuggle rare, ancient coins from Gaza. The Times of Israel. 16 July.

AUC hands over to Egypt 5,000 artifacts from past archaeological excavations

Nevine El-Aref (2017). AUC hands over to Egypt 5,000 artifacts from past archaeological excavations. Ahram Online. 16 July.

Bardo National Museum attack 'accomplices' go on trial

Sky News (2017). Bardo National Museum attack 'accomplices' go on trial. Sky News. 12 July.

Buddha stolen ahead of 'Dalai Lama's visit'

Boboki Kayawe (2017). Buddha stolen ahead of 'Dalai Lama's visit'. Mmegi Online. 11 July.

Administrative Prosecution refers 3 Ministry of Antiquities officials to trial over excavation fiasco

Daily News Egypt (2017). Administrative Prosecution refers 3 Ministry of Antiquities officials to trial over excavation fiasco. MENA Financial Network. 8 July.

In Lagos, lost treasures brings hope in artefacts repatriation

Tajudeen Sowole (2017). In Lagos, lost treasures brings hope in artefacts repatriation. The Guardian. 2 July.

Egypt's sunken antiquities threatened by ship waste

TRT World (2017). Egypt's sunken antiquities threatened by ship waste. TRT World. 18 June.

484 antiques were returned to Egypt: Anany

Daily News Egypt (2017). 484 antiques were returned to Egypt: Anany. Daily News Egypt. 18 June.

Qurans from Ottoman era seized at Cairo International Airport

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Qurans from Ottoman era seized at Cairo International Airport. Ahram Online. 17 June.

FG to reward whistleblowers of stolen artifacts – Minister

Nurudeen Oyewole (2017). FG to reward whistleblowers of stolen artifacts – Minister. Daily Trust. 16 June.

Encroachments made since 2011 removed from Egypt's Dahshur Necropolis

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Encroachments made since 2011 removed from Egypt's Dahshur Necropolis. Ahram Online. 15 June.

R12m to fix vandalised museum

Rochelle de Kock (2017). R12m to fix vandalised museum. Herald Live. 14 June.

AUC hands over Egyptian artefacts from 1964 excavation in Fustat

Nevine El-Aref (2017). AUC hands over Egyptian artefacts from 1964 excavation in Fustat. Ahram Online. 13 June.

Uganda: Ivory Scam - Shame As Uganda Apologises to China

Sadab Kitatta (2017). Uganda: Ivory Scam - Shame As Uganda Apologises to China. All Africa. 12 June.

117 years later: SEE stolen artifacts Britain returned to Nigeria

Chika Jones (2017). 117 years later: SEE stolen artifacts Britain returned to Nigeria. NAIJ. 9 June.

Lost Since World War II, Egyptian Artifact Returns to Germany

Megan Gannon (2017). Lost Since World War II, Egyptian Artifact Returns to Germany. Live Science. 1 June.

US museum returns ancient Egyptian stele missing since WWII

Frank Jordans (2017). US museum returns ancient Egyptian stele missing since WWII. Phys.org. 30 May.

Egypt says it retrieved 4 stolen artefacts from Britain

Middle East Monitor (2017). Egypt says it retrieved 4 stolen artefacts from Britain. Middle East Monitor. 24 May.

Stolen Nigerian artifact found in Italy

The Cable (2017). Stolen Nigerian artifact found in Italy. The Cable. 18 May.

Ancient stone block discovered at illegal excavation site in Upper Egypt's Sohag

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Ancient stone block discovered at illegal excavation site in Upper Egypt's Sohag. Ahram Online. 18 May.

How Egypt plans to crack down on antiquities theft

Salwa Samir (2017). How Egypt plans to crack down on antiquities theft. Al Monitor. 18 May.

Libyan authorities issue international circular on looted antiquities from Libya

Safa Alharathy (2017). Libyan authorities issue international circular on looted antiquities from Libya. The Libya Observer. 15 May.

The Treasures of Timbuktu

Charlie English (2017). The Treasures of Timbuktu. The New York Times. 12 May.

Did Damien Hirst Steal Nigerian Culture To Make His Art?

Lizzie Crocker (2017). Did Damien Hirst Steal Nigerian Culture To Make His Art?. The Daily Beast. 11 May.

Ministry of Antiquities retrieves stolen artifacts from France

Daily News Egypt (2017). Ministry of Antiquities retrieves stolen artifacts from France. Daily News Egypt. 10 May.

Is the worlds richest artist using his privilege to manipulate us?

Kehinde Omotosho (2017). Is the worlds richest artist using his privilege to manipulate us?. Pulse. 10 May.

Inside a New U.N. Program in Mali That's Training Its Staff to Protect At-Risk Art

Mark Rivett-Carnac (2017). Inside a New U.N. Program in Mali That's Training Its Staff to Protect At-Risk Art. Artsy. 5 May.

Egypt cabinet approves bill raising max penalty for antiquities trade to life in prison

Ahram Online (2017). Egypt cabinet approves bill raising max penalty for antiquities trade to life in prison. Ahram Online. 4 May.

Return our stolen artifacts, Benin monarch tells British High Commissioner

Jethro Ibileke (2017). Return our stolen artifacts, Benin monarch tells British High Commissioner. The News. 4 May.

Official launch of public database of 'at risk' archaeological sites

Phys.org (2017). Official launch of public database of 'at risk' archaeological sites. Phys.org. 1 May.

Two men killed in house collapse as they dig illegally for Egyptian artefacts

Ahram Online (2017). Two men killed in house collapse as they dig illegally for Egyptian artefacts. Ahram Online. 1 May.

Egyptian ministry staff face trial over theft from Giza Pyramids

El-Sayed Gamal El-Din (2017). Egyptian ministry staff face trial over theft from Giza Pyramids. Ahram Online. 24 April.

Cambridge must return its Benin Bronzes, without condition

Jason Okundaye (2017). Cambridge must return its Benin Bronzes, without condition. Varsity. 15 April.

Exclusive: University-owned Benin collections may be loaned to Nigeria under new agreement

Monty Fynn (2017). Exclusive: University-owned Benin collections may be loaned to Nigeria under new agreement. Varsity. 4 April.

Benin eyes return of colonial treasures from France

Josué Mehouenou (2017). Benin eyes return of colonial treasures from France. Art Daily. 1 April.

Official denies fire in Aswan Philae Temple

Egypt Independent (2017). Official denies fire in Aswan Philae Temple. Egypt Independent. 31 March.

Selling precious artefacts could top up Egypt's coffers

Patrick Werr (2017). Selling precious artefacts could top up Egypt's coffers. The National. 29 March.

Egypt recovers objects stolen from Al-Imam Al-Shafie Dome

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Egypt recovers objects stolen from Al-Imam Al-Shafie Dome. Ahram Online. 29 March.

Photos of Guercino painting, rolled up like a rug by thieves, reveal extent of damage

Emily Sharpe (2017). Photos of Guercino painting, rolled up like a rug by thieves, reveal extent of damage. The Art Newspaper. 22 March.

150 historic Palestinian coins seized in Cairo airport

Middle East Monitor (2017). 150 historic Palestinian coins seized in Cairo airport. Middle East Monitor. 22 March.

$100M in ancient artifacts shipped from Egypt and Turkey to the U.S. in 2016

Owen Jarus (2017). $100M in ancient artifacts shipped from Egypt and Turkey to the U.S. in 2016. CBS. 21 March.

Chad's ancient Ennedi cave paintings defaced

BBC News (2017). Chad's ancient Ennedi cave paintings defaced. BBC News. 20 March.

Who owns a photograph? Goldblatt archive should remain in Cape Town

Martin Hall (2017). Who owns a photograph? Goldblatt archive should remain in Cape Town. Times Higher Education. 18 March.

New Kingdom mummy mask recovered from France

Nevine El-Aref (2017). New Kingdom mummy mask recovered from France. Ahram Online. 18 March.

Egypt thwarts 24 cases of antiquities theft in one week

Omar Thabet (2017). Egypt thwarts 24 cases of antiquities theft in one week. Andalou Agency. 13 March.

Crosses under grave threat

Andrew Unsworth (2017). Crosses under grave threat. Times Live. 13 March.

Pharaonic relics submerged with Titanic must be recovered: Egyptologist

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2017). Pharaonic relics submerged with Titanic must be recovered: Egyptologist. Egypt Independent. 12 March.

Tunisian authorities foil smuggling of 15th-century Torah scroll

Roi Kais (2017). Tunisian authorities foil smuggling of 15th-century Torah scroll. Ynet News. 11 March.

Officials deny any damage to newly-discovered king Ramses II statue during excavation

Egypt Independent (2017). Officials deny any damage to newly-discovered king Ramses II statue during excavation. Egypt Independent. 10 March.

Door and decorative elements of Sultan Al-Kamel Al-Ayyubi shrine stolen

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Door and decorative elements of Sultan Al-Kamel Al-Ayyubi shrine stolen. Ahram Online. 9 March.

Attempts to Retrieve Artifacts from Abroad Not in Egypt Favor: Former Antiquities Minister

Egyptian Streets (2017). Attempts to Retrieve Artifacts from Abroad Not in Egypt Favor: Former Antiquities Minister. Egyptian Streets. 2 March.

Photo showing party inside ancient Egypt tomb sparks outrage

Shounaz Meky (2017). Photo showing party inside ancient Egypt tomb sparks outrage. Al Arabiya. 1 March.

Kidnapped German archaeologists freed in northern Nigeria

Associated Press (2017). Kidnapped German archaeologists freed in northern Nigeria. The Guardian. 26 February.

Thieves swoop on seascapes

Barbara Hollands (2017). Thieves swoop on seascapes. Dispatch Live. 24 February.

Kidnappers of German archaeologist, Professor Peter Breunig demand N60 million

John Owen Nwachukwu (2017). Kidnappers of German archaeologist, Professor Peter Breunig demand N60 million. Daily Post. 24 February.

The Rise Of Fake And Forged Works Of Egyptian Modern Art

Artlyst (2017). The Rise Of Fake And Forged Works Of Egyptian Modern Art. Artlyst. 19 February.

Stolen Guercino found in Casablanca

ANSA (2017). Stolen Guercino found in Casablanca. ANSA. 16 February.

One of Africa's largest art collections is under threat

Lynsey Chutel (2017). One of Africa's largest art collections is under threat. Quartz. 16 February.

Encroachments removed from Dahshour necropolis site: Ministry

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Encroachments removed from Dahshour necropolis site: Ministry. Ahram Online. 10 February.

Germany Arrests Alleged Mastermind Behind Bardo Museum Terror Attack

Henri Neuendorf (2017). Germany Arrests Alleged Mastermind Behind Bardo Museum Terror Attack. ArtNet News. 9 February.

Cairo's Islamic Art Museum Reopens 3 Years After A Car Bomb Damaged It

WCAI (2017). Cairo's Islamic Art Museum Reopens 3 Years After A Car Bomb Damaged It. WCAI. 5 February.

Roof nicked, gallery floods

Ufrieda Ho (2017). Roof nicked, gallery floods. Times Live. 2 February.

Police seize 801 artifacts, preventing illegal sale in Sharqiya

Egypt Independent (2017). Police seize 801 artifacts, preventing illegal sale in Sharqiya. Egypt Independent. 2 February.

Egypt retrieves 2 artifacts from London

Egypt Independent (2017). Egypt retrieves 2 artifacts from London. Egypt Independent. 1 February.

Thieves will battle to resell unique artworks heisted from Joburg gallery

Jan Bornman (2017). Thieves will battle to resell unique artworks heisted from Joburg gallery. Times Live. 1 February.

Nigeria: Govt Vows to Deal With Collaborators of Destroyed 190-Year Monument

Times (2017). Nigeria: Govt Vows to Deal With Collaborators of Destroyed 190-Year Monument. All Africa. 29 January.

Egypt retrieves 4,000-year-old figurine from London

Egypt Independent (2017). Egypt retrieves 4,000-year-old figurine from London. Egypt Independent. 29 January.

Historic lanterns stolen from Refai Mosque restored

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2017). Historic lanterns stolen from Refai Mosque restored. Egypt Independent. 25 January.

Lamps stolen from Cairo's El-Refai Mosque recovered

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Lamps stolen from Cairo's El-Refai Mosque recovered. Ahram Online. 24 January.

Movie director arrested over archaeological paintings theft

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2017). Movie director arrested over archaeological paintings theft. Egypt Independent. 20 January.

How Egypt is trying to stop looting at ancient mosques

Khalid Hassan (2017). How Egypt is trying to stop looting at ancient mosques. Al Monitor. 20 January.

Colonial looting of our culture calls for justice

The New Times (2017). Colonial looting of our culture calls for justice. The New Times. 19 January.

Cairo's Museum of Islamic Art to open Friday after two-year closure

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Cairo's Museum of Islamic Art to open Friday after two-year closure. Ahram Online. 18 January.

Royal golden ring stored in Egyptian Museum not stolen as claimed

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Royal golden ring stored in Egyptian Museum not stolen as claimed. Ahram Online. 15 January.

Vandals deface U'hage's newly returned cannon

Tremaine van Aardt (2017). Vandals deface U'hage's newly returned cannon. Herald Live. 11 January.

Five ancient Egyptian artefacts smuggled to US repatriated

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Five ancient Egyptian artefacts smuggled to US repatriated. Ahram Online. 9 January.

House basements used for illegal excavation discovered in Luxor

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2017). House basements used for illegal excavation discovered in Luxor. Egypt Independent. 4 January.

Thieves get bright idea to steal six priceless Islamic lanterns from Cairo's Al Refai mosque

Nevine El-Aref (2017). Thieves get bright idea to steal six priceless Islamic lanterns from Cairo's Al Refai mosque. Albawaba. 2 January.

New 'Red List' for West Africa helps to protect art, cultural antiquities

Africa Times (2016). New 'Red List' for West Africa helps to protect art, cultural antiquities. Africa Times. 29 December.

Egypt retrieves 340 smuggled artifacts from Jordan

Egypt Independent (2016). Egypt retrieves 340 smuggled artifacts from Jordan. Egypt Independent. 26 December.

Customs officials can't tell antiquities from crafts they seize

Daily Trust (2016). Customs officials can't tell antiquities from crafts they seize. Daily Trust. 21 December.

Stolen relief of Queen Hatshepsut recovered from London

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Stolen relief of Queen Hatshepsut recovered from London. Ahram Online. 20 December.

Egypt antiquities ministry receives two stolen Islamic-era lamps from UAE

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egypt antiquities ministry receives two stolen Islamic-era lamps from UAE. Ahram Online. 15 December.

Mali declares archaeological emergency

FT (2016). Mali declares archaeological emergency. Financial Times. 14 December.

As Artist's Murder Trial Drags On, Display of His Work Sparks Uproar

Jillian Steinhauer (2016). As Artist's Murder Trial Drags On, Display of His Work Sparks Uproar. Hyperallergic. 13 December.

Repatriating the Past: Filling the Holes in Egypt's History Left by Looting

Katie A. Paul (2016). Repatriating the Past: Filling the Holes in Egypt's History Left by Looting. Heritage Daily. 12 December.

How Egypt intends to stop sale of its relics around the world

George Mikhail (2016). How Egypt intends to stop sale of its relics around the world. Al Monitor. 11 December.

Fruitful week for repatriation of Egyptian antiquities: Report

Ahram Online (2016). Fruitful week for repatriation of Egyptian antiquities: Report. Ahram Online. 7 December.

Amid regional instability and rising demand, a historic agreement could protect priceless cultural artifacts

Sandy Pterykowski (2016). Amid regional instability and rising demand, a historic agreement could protect priceless cultural artifacts. PBS. 6 December.

Swiss seize 9 relics allegedly stolen from Libya, Palmyra

Associated Press (2016). Swiss seize 9 relics allegedly stolen from Libya, Palmyra. The Daily Mail. 2 December.

Stolen Mummy Hand Makes Its Way Home

Megan Gannon (2016). Stolen Mummy Hand Makes Its Way Home. Live Science. 2 December.

U.S., Egypt Sign Agreement to Thwart Trade in Illegal Antiquities

Kristin Romey (2016). U.S., Egypt Sign Agreement to Thwart Trade in Illegal Antiquities. National Geographic. 2 December.

Dozens of rare Islamic books seized at Cairo Airport on way to Doha authentic

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Dozens of rare Islamic books seized at Cairo Airport on way to Doha authentic. Ahram Online. 30 November.

Transported porcelain artefacts are not damaged as rumoured: Egyptian antiquities ministry

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Transported porcelain artefacts are not damaged as rumoured: Egyptian antiquities ministry. Ahram Online. 29 November.

Secretary Kerry Signs Cultural Property Protection Agreement With Egypt

US State Department (2016). Secretary Kerry Signs Cultural Property Protection Agreement With Egypt. US Department of State. 29 November.

Is the destruction of cultural property a war crime?

Brian Daniels (2016). Is the destruction of cultural property a war crime?. Apollo. 28 November.

Egyptian antiquities again offered for sale in London

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Egyptian antiquities again offered for sale in London. Egypt Independent. 23 November.

Lawyer, driver arrested for possession of 29 artifacts

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Lawyer, driver arrested for possession of 29 artifacts. Egypt Independent. 18 November.

Minister condemns illegal trafficking of artefacts

Gistmaster (2016). Minister condemns illegal trafficking of artefacts. Gistmaster. 17 November.

FG to partner Rescuers Association on repatriation of stolen artifacts — Minister

Segun Adebowale (2016). FG to partner Rescuers Association on repatriation of stolen artifacts — Minister. The Eagle. 16 November.

Antiquities mystery solved: Swiss return stolen artifact to Egypt

AT editor (2016). Antiquities mystery solved: Swiss return stolen artifact to Egypt. Africa Times. 14 November.

Outcry after Toledo Museum of Art sells ancient Greek and Egyptian objects at auction

Aimee Dawson (2016). Outcry after Toledo Museum of Art sells ancient Greek and Egyptian objects at auction. The Art Newspaper. 5 November.

Egypt bans cooperation with Toledo Museum over antiquities' sale

Middle East Monitor (2016). Egypt bans cooperation with Toledo Museum over antiquities' sale. Middle East Monitor. 1 November.

Egypt wants sanctions against museum for selling antiquities

Roberta Gedert (2016). Egypt wants sanctions against museum for selling antiquities. The Toledo Blade. 29 October.

Corruption central: The plundering of Egypt's relics

Amr Khalifa (2016). Corruption central: The plundering of Egypt's relics. Middle East Eye. 28 October.

Rukoro hints at reparation package

New Era (2016). Rukoro hints at reparation package. New Era. 25 October.

Art expert slams Toledo museum on sale of antiquities

Wynne Everett (2016). Art expert slams Toledo museum on sale of antiquities. The Toledo Blade. 24 October.

Antiquities ministry trying to stop sale of Egyptian artefacts at New York auction

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Antiquities ministry trying to stop sale of Egyptian artefacts at New York auction. Ahram Online. 21 October.

Looters exploit the political chaos in Libya

Tim Cornwell (2016). Looters exploit the political chaos in Libya. The Art Newspaper. 20 October.

The ICC's Al-Mahdi Ruling Protects Cultural Heritage, But Didn't Go Far Enough

Lucas Lixinski (2016). The ICC's Al-Mahdi Ruling Protects Cultural Heritage, But Didn't Go Far Enough. The Wire. 20 October.

Northampton Council Sekhemka statue 'now in US'

BBC News (2016). Northampton Council Sekhemka statue 'now in US'. BBC News. 15 October.

Nigeria: Jesus College under Pressure to Return Okukur

Max Ndianaefo (2016). Nigeria: Jesus College under Pressure to Return Okukur. CP Africa. 14 October.

Friday essay: war crimes and the many threats to cultural heritag

Ian Lilley (2016). Friday essay: war crimes and the many threats to cultural heritag. The Conversation. 14 October.

Sohag police arrest three suspected 'tomb raiders' with 15 stolen artifacts

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Sohag police arrest three suspected 'tomb raiders' with 15 stolen artifacts. Egypt Independent. 13 October.

Egyptian man dies while digging for artefacts in Alexandria

Ahram Online (2016). Egyptian man dies while digging for artefacts in Alexandria. Ahram Online. 13 October.

Organisers of dance party at Karnak temple referred to prosecutors for investigation

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Organisers of dance party at Karnak temple referred to prosecutors for investigation. Ahram Online. 12 October.

Cambridge under pressure to return looted Benin bronze cockerel - but won't return it in case it gets stolen again

Colin Freeman (2016). Cambridge under pressure to return looted Benin bronze cockerel - but won't return it in case it gets stolen again. The Telegraph. 8 October.

Nine suspects charged with smuggling rare Torah manuscripts into Israel

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Nine suspects charged with smuggling rare Torah manuscripts into Israel. Egypt Independent. 7 October.

Antiquities ministry receives golden mummy mask from French-Egyptian citizen

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Antiquities ministry receives golden mummy mask from French-Egyptian citizen. Ahram Online. 6 October.

Egypt's Own: Repatriation of Antiquities Proves to be a Mammoth Task

Sarah El Shaarawi (2016). Egypt's Own: Repatriation of Antiquities Proves to be a Mammoth Task. Newsweek. 5 October.

Gandhi's signature spectacle stolen, UG authorities fear theft of statue

Austin Brakopowers (2016). Gandhi's signature spectacle stolen, UG authorities fear theft of statue. My Joy Online. 5 October.

Egypt recovers 5 stolen artifacts from US

State Information Service (2016). Egypt recovers 5 stolen artifacts from US. State Information Service. 3 October.

Egypt retrieves 4 Pharaonic artifacts from the US

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Egypt retrieves 4 Pharaonic artifacts from the US. Egypt Independent. 3 October.

For First Time, Destruction Of Cultural Sites Leads To War Crime Conviction

Camila Domonoske (2016). For First Time, Destruction Of Cultural Sites Leads To War Crime Conviction. NPR. 27 September.

Benin City: A Stunning Metropolis Annihilated By the British Empire

Daryl Worthington (2016). Benin City: A Stunning Metropolis Annihilated By the British Empire. New Historian. 25 September.

Egypt's Mallawi Museum reopens with looted collection mostly restored

Garry Shaw (2016). Egypt's Mallawi Museum reopens with looted collection mostly restored. The Art Newspaper. 23 September.

Egypt's Malawi Museum inaugurated

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egypt's Malawi Museum inaugurated. Ahram Online. 22 September.

The man stuffed and displayed like a wild animal

Frank Westerman (2016). The man stuffed and displayed like a wild animal. BBC News. 16 September.

Bring back vigango to their rightful locations

Nancy Jumwa Ngowa (2016). Bring back vigango to their rightful locations. Daily Nation. 14 September.

Plea for holiday photos to help preserve world heritage

Kirsteen Paterson (2016). Plea for holiday photos to help preserve world heritage. The National. 9 September.

Egypt bans statues that do not have official government approval

AFP (2016). Egypt bans statues that do not have official government approval. The Guardian. 7 September.

Egyptian statuette recovered from Mexico is authentic: Antiquities ministry

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egyptian statuette recovered from Mexico is authentic: Antiquities ministry. Ahram Online. 7 September.

Protecting antiquities in Syria and Libya from Islamic State

Nick Miller (2016). Protecting antiquities in Syria and Libya from Islamic State. The Sydney Morning Herald. 4 September.

75%increase in infringement on Egyptian monuments in Greece: Ministry of Religious Endowments

Aisha Zidane (2016). 75%increase in infringement on Egyptian monuments in Greece: Ministry of Religious Endowments. Daily News Egypt. 25 August.

From Timbuktu to Grimsby, heritage deserves to be restored and revered

Simon Jenkins (2016). From Timbuktu to Grimsby, heritage deserves to be restored and revered. The Guardian. 25 August.

On trial: the destruction of history during conflict

James Reinl (2016). On trial: the destruction of history during conflict. Al Jazeera. 22 August.

Islamist rebel apologises for destroying Timbuktu shrines at ICC trial

BBC News (2016). Islamist rebel apologises for destroying Timbuktu shrines at ICC trial. BBC News. 22 August.

Timbuktu attacks in focus as jihadi's International Criminal Court trial opens

AFP (2016). Timbuktu attacks in focus as jihadi's International Criminal Court trial opens. The Japan Times. 19 August.

Newly restored Malawi Museum in Egypt's Minya to reopen in weeks

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Newly restored Malawi Museum in Egypt's Minya to reopen in weeks. Ahram Online. 19 August.

Racism and ruins – the plundering of Great Zimbabwe

Mawuna Koutonin (2016). Racism and ruins – the plundering of Great Zimbabwe. The Guardian. 18 August.

Sisi meets with antiquities minister for briefing on progress

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Sisi meets with antiquities minister for briefing on progress. Egypt Independent. 15 August.

Why Does Van Gogh's 'Poppy Flowers' Keep Getting Stolen?

Allison McNearny (2016). Why Does Van Gogh's 'Poppy Flowers' Keep Getting Stolen?. The Daily Beast. 14 August.

Uma discussão de há décadas

A discussion for decades

Joana Gorjão Henriques (2016). Uma discussão de há décadas. Publico. 10 August.

Benin set to recover its cultural heritage from France

Africa News (2016). Benin set to recover its cultural heritage from France. Africa News. 9 August.

Blood & Gold: Children Dying As Egypt's Treasures Are Looted

Owen Jarus (2016). Blood & Gold: Children Dying As Egypt's Treasures Are Looted. Live Science. 8 August.

Libya's Antiquities Department refutes UNESCO report on Lepits Magna

The Libya Observer (2016). Libya's Antiquities Department refutes UNESCO report on Lepits Magna. The Libya Observer. 7 August.

Trésors pillés : « La France doit répondre positivement á la demande du Bénin »

Pillaged Treasures: France must respond positively to Benin's demand

Le Monde (2016). Trésors pillés : « La France doit répondre positivement á la demande du Bénin ». Le Monde. 1 August.

Retrieving and Managing Heritages in Ethiopia

Tewodros Kassa (2016). Retrieving and Managing Heritages in Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Herald. 31 July.

Brexit: How hope may rise for Nigeria's looted artefacts

Tajudeen Sowole (2016). Brexit: How hope may rise for Nigeria's looted artefacts. The Guardian. 31 July.

Reclaiming Africa's Treasures

Rosemary Laryea (2016). Reclaiming Africa's Treasures. The Voice. 17 July.

Egyptian minister talks about challenges for antiquities

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egyptian minister talks about challenges for antiquities. Ahram Online. 17 July.

UNESCO deplores damage to Aleppo National Museum; warns five Heritage Sites in Libya are in danger

UN News Centre (2016). UNESCO deplores damage to Aleppo National Museum; warns five Heritage Sites in Libya are in danger. UN News Centre. 14 July.

Libya's archaeological heritage among the world's most endangered

Libya Herald (2016). Libya's archaeological heritage among the world's most endangered. Libya Herald. 14 July.

What Central Africa's War on Poaching Can Teach Us About Fighting the Plunder of Antiquities

Christopher Jones (2016). What Central Africa's War on Poaching Can Teach Us About Fighting the Plunder of Antiquities. Hyperallergic. 5 July.

Egypt retrieves Abbasid artifacts from London auction house

Egypt Independent (2016). Egypt retrieves Abbasid artifacts from London auction house. Egypt Independent. 4 July.

A relief of King Nectanebo II recovered to Egypt from Paris

Nevine El-Aref (2016). A relief of King Nectanebo II recovered to Egypt from Paris. Ahram Online. 3 July.

Egyptian Embassy in Paris Retrieves Stolen Artefact

Aswat Masriya (2016). Egyptian Embassy in Paris Retrieves Stolen Artefact. All Africa. 30 June.

Robbers strike close to PMB family's heart

Kailene Pillay (2016). Robbers strike close to PMB family's heart. News 24. 28 June.

Rocky future for Somalia's ancient cave art

AFP (2016). Rocky future for Somalia's ancient cave art. The Daily Mail. 26 June.

Central Security Department in Tripoli retrieves artifacts stolen from Tripoli's Old Town

The Libya Observer (2016). Central Security Department in Tripoli retrieves artifacts stolen from Tripoli's Old Town. The Libya Observer. 24 June.

Ancient Egyptian Relics Returned After Surfacing at Israeli Auction

Associated Press (2016). Ancient Egyptian Relics Returned After Surfacing at Israeli Auction. Haaretz. 21 June.

Egypt to sign archaeological cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egypt to sign archaeological cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia. Ahram Online. 19 June.

Cyprus and Egypt sign organised crime accord

In Cyprus (2016). Cyprus and Egypt sign organised crime accord. In Cyprus. 16 June.

Two sarcophagi's lids recovered by Egypt from Israel

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Two sarcophagi's lids recovered by Egypt from Israel. Ahram Online. 16 June.

Lobengula spear 'thief' nabbed

Nqobile Tshili (2016). Lobengula spear 'thief' nabbed. Chronicle. 16 June.

Legal ivory sale drove dramatic increase in elephant poaching, study shows

Damian Carrington (2016). Legal ivory sale drove dramatic increase in elephant poaching, study shows. The Guardian. 13 June.

Police discover Qadafi's looted ivory dagger in Istanbul

Yeni Şafak (2016). Police discover Qadafi's looted ivory dagger in Istanbul. Yeni Şafak. 13 June.

King Lobengula stolen 'golden spear' a replica

Joel Tsvakwi (2016). King Lobengula stolen 'golden spear' a replica. Bulawayo 24. 12 June.

'Badass Librarians' Foil al Qaeda, Save Ancient Manuscripts

Simon Worrall (2016). 'Badass Librarians' Foil al Qaeda, Save Ancient Manuscripts. National Geographic. 12 June.

Lobengula Spear, Artefacts Stolen

Zim Eye (2016). Lobengula Spear, Artefacts Stolen. Zim Eye. 9 June.

Egypt Dismisses 'ISIS Threat to Blow Up Pyramids'

Egyptian Streets (2016). Egypt Dismisses 'ISIS Threat to Blow Up Pyramids'. Egyptian Streets. 8 June.

Egypt's National Committee for the Repatriation of Stolen Antiquities resumes activities

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egypt's National Committee for the Repatriation of Stolen Antiquities resumes activities. Ahram Online. 1 June.

Israel returns to Egypt two stolen artefacts

Reuters (2016). Israel returns to Egypt two stolen artefacts. Ahram Online. 22 May.

How a $1 million Patek Phillipe watch sparked a decades-long dispute

Hugo Miller (2016). How a $1 million Patek Phillipe watch sparked a decades-long dispute. The Star. 20 May.

Another Milestone As France Returns 2 Nok Artefacts

Chika Okeke (2016). Another Milestone As France Returns 2 Nok Artefacts. Leadership. 20 May.

After 4 years, rare sarcophagi smuggled into Israel to be returned to Egypt

Ilan Ben Zion (2016). After 4 years, rare sarcophagi smuggled into Israel to be returned to Egypt. The Times of Israel. 18 May.

Egypt Repatriates 44 Stolen Archaeological Objects from France

Egyptian Streets (2016). Egypt Repatriates 44 Stolen Archaeological Objects from France. Egyptian Streets. 17 May.

Key Libyan and international partners unite to adopt an action plan for Libya's heritage

UNESCO (2016). Key Libyan and international partners unite to adopt an action plan for Libya's heritage. UNESCO. 13 May.

Egypt 'suppressing truth' over hidden chambers in Tutankhamun's tomb

Julian Borger (2016). Egypt 'suppressing truth' over hidden chambers in Tutankhamun's tomb. The Guardian. 12 May.

Libya's ancient sites not exposed to same risk as in Syria, Iraq - experts

Aidan Lewis (2016). Libya's ancient sites not exposed to same risk as in Syria, Iraq - experts. Reuters. 11 May.

Egypt's Sohag archaeological gallery was not subjected to blaze: Ministry

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egypt's Sohag archaeological gallery was not subjected to blaze: Ministry. Ahram Online. 11 May.

Thieves desecrate temple

Kailene Pillay (2016). Thieves desecrate temple. News 24. 3 May.

Kenya Set for Record Ivory Burning

Heidi Vogt (2016). Kenya Set for Record Ivory Burning. The Wall Street Journal. 29 April.

The Right to Own Living Memorials

Stephen E. Nash (2016). The Right to Own Living Memorials. Sapiens. 29 April.

Egypt retrieves ancient statue from Belgium

State Information Service (2016). Egypt retrieves ancient statue from Belgium. State Information Service. 24 April.

Scientists and lawyers save archaeological site from mining

Sue Blaine (2016). Scientists and lawyers save archaeological site from mining. BD Live. 19 April.

Arab League draft resolution to protect Arab antiquities: Araby

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Arab League draft resolution to protect Arab antiquities: Araby. Egypt Independent. 5 April.

Cultural heritage destruction takes ICC main stage

Sue Blaine (2016). Cultural heritage destruction takes ICC main stage. Business Day. 4 April.

Sekhemka to leave the UK as export licence deadline passes

Martin Bailey (2016). Sekhemka to leave the UK as export licence deadline passes. The Art Newspaper. 1 April.

Waiting for Benin bronze from UK

Ozolua Uhakheme (2016). Waiting for Benin bronze from UK. The Nation. 30 March.

Diamond miner halted after digging on ancient archaeological site

Sue Blaine (2016). Diamond miner halted after digging on ancient archaeological site. BD Live. 30 March.

Egypt's Museum of Islamic Art regains its allure after two-year restoration

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egypt's Museum of Islamic Art regains its allure after two-year restoration. Ahram Online. 27 March.

Mali rebel 'to admit' Timbuktu mausoleum destruction at ICC

BBC News (2016). Mali rebel 'to admit' Timbuktu mausoleum destruction at ICC. BBC News. 24 March.

Stolen ancient Egyptian statue on its way back from Belgium

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Stolen ancient Egyptian statue on its way back from Belgium. Ahram Online. 22 March.

Benin royals applaud Cambridge move on "Okukor"

Vanguard (2016). Benin royals applaud Cambridge move on "Okukor". Vanguard. 21 March.

A question of morality

The Nation (2016). A question of morality. The Nation. 20 March.

Egyptian bid to buy Sekhemka statue back for £15m is 'unethical', says action group

Paul Lynch (2016). Egyptian bid to buy Sekhemka statue back for £15m is 'unethical', says action group. Northampton Chronicle & Echo. 18 March.

Return Benin Bronze Cockerel, FG Pleads With British Govt

Chika Okeke (2016). Return Benin Bronze Cockerel, FG Pleads With British Govt. Leadership. 18 March.

Why Egypt is placing its pyramids under military protection

Safinaa Mounir (2016). Why Egypt is placing its pyramids under military protection. Al Monitor. 16 March.

EU Ready to Allocate 7.5 Million Euros for Preservation of Egyptian Heritage Sites

Egyptian Streets (2016). EU Ready to Allocate 7.5 Million Euros for Preservation of Egyptian Heritage Sites. Egyptian Streets. 15 March.

Soyinka calls for retrieval of Ife antiques

Okorie Uguru (2016). Soyinka calls for retrieval of Ife antiques. The Nation. 12 March.

Egyptian embassy could buy Sekhemka statue and loan it to British Museum

Paul Lynch (2016). Egyptian embassy could buy Sekhemka statue and loan it to British Museum. Northampton Chronicle & Echo. 11 March.

Cambridge is considering returning a stolen 100-year-old bronze cockerel to Nigeria

Lily Kuo (2016). Cambridge is considering returning a stolen 100-year-old bronze cockerel to Nigeria. Quartz. 9 March.

Cambridge college removes stolen Benin bronze cockerel

The News (2016). Cambridge college removes stolen Benin bronze cockerel. The News. 9 March.

Covert scan of museum's Nefertiti bust appears to be hoax

Cory Doctorow (2016). Covert scan of museum's Nefertiti bust appears to be hoax. BoingBoing. 8 March.

Benin Bronze "permanently removed" from Jesus hall

Stevie Hertz (2016). Benin Bronze "permanently removed" from Jesus hall. The Cambridge Student. 8 March.

Egyptian ambassador proposes plan to share Sekhemka

Martin Bailey (2016). Egyptian ambassador proposes plan to share Sekhemka. The Art Newspaper. 8 March.

Upper Egypt's Mallawi Museum has recovered 91%of artifacts looted in 2013

The Cairo Post (2016). Upper Egypt's Mallawi Museum has recovered 91%of artifacts looted in 2013. The Cairo Post. 7 March.

Egypt to send 293 artifacts to UK, historic lantern retrieved in London

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Egypt to send 293 artifacts to UK, historic lantern retrieved in London. Egypt Independent. 7 March.

Timbuktu Shrines Trial: Why the Destruction of Cultural Heritage is History Repeating Itself

John Darlington (2016). Timbuktu Shrines Trial: Why the Destruction of Cultural Heritage is History Repeating Itself. Newsweek. 5 March.

Egyptian 'Seven Sacred Oils' relief recovered from Switzerland

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egyptian 'Seven Sacred Oils' relief recovered from Switzerland. Ahram Online. 3 March.

Ancient Egypt tablet back after collector notified officials

Associated Press (2016). Ancient Egypt tablet back after collector notified officials. The Daily Mail. 3 March.

Egypt struggles to halt sale of artifacts at Dutch auction house

The Cairo Post (2016). Egypt struggles to halt sale of artifacts at Dutch auction house. The Cairo Post. 2 March.

Destruction of Timbuktu sites shocked humanity, prosecutor tells ICC

AFP (2016). Destruction of Timbuktu sites shocked humanity, prosecutor tells ICC. The Guardian. 1 March.

Le collectionneur Sindika Dokolo remporte son bras de fer contre un galeriste parisien

Roxana Azimi (2016). Le collectionneur Sindika Dokolo remporte son bras de fer contre un galeriste parisien. Le Monde. 29 February.

Antiquities: The long road home

Finbarr Toesland (2016). Antiquities: The long road home. The Africa Report. 29 February.

CC to Decide If Malian Teacher Will Face Charges for Destroying Timbuktu Artifacts

Vice (2016). CC to Decide If Malian Teacher Will Face Charges for Destroying Timbuktu Artifacts. Vice. 29 February.

Looters Kill Two Guards at Ancient Egyptian Necropolis

Benjamin Sutton (2016). Looters Kill Two Guards at Ancient Egyptian Necropolis. Hyperallergic. 22 February.

Guard Shot Dead by Looters at Archaeological Site in Egypt

Lorena Muñoz-Alonso (2016). Guard Shot Dead by Looters at Archaeological Site in Egypt. ArtNet News. 22 February.

Right-on students demand Cambridge removes bronze statue …because it was looted by Britain

Charlie Peat (2016). Right-on students demand Cambridge removes bronze statue …because it was looted by Britain. Express. 22 February.

Watchman killed in attempted heist at archaeological site

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Watchman killed in attempted heist at archaeological site. Egypt Independent. 20 February.

Artists Covertly Scan Bust of Nefertiti and Release the Data for Free Online

Claire Voon (2016). Artists Covertly Scan Bust of Nefertiti and Release the Data for Free Online. Hyperallergic. 19 February.

BREAKING: Jesus College students vote to repatriate cockerel to Nigeria

The Cambridge Student (2016). BREAKING: Jesus College students vote to repatriate cockerel to Nigeria. The Cambridge Student. 18 February.

Angola: Culture Minister visits exhibition of recovered art works

Agencia Angola Press (2016). Angola: Culture Minister visits exhibition of recovered art works. Agencia Angola Press. 15 February.

Egypt to recover two stolen artefacts from Germany

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Egypt to recover two stolen artefacts from Germany. Ahram Online. 14 February.

Investigations on in disappearence of 157 artefacts from Saqqara galleries

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Investigations on in disappearence of 157 artefacts from Saqqara galleries. Ahram Online. 13 February.

Three Valuable Islamic Lamps to Return to Cairo After Being Looted, Replaced With Fakes

Egyptian Streets (2016). Three Valuable Islamic Lamps to Return to Cairo After Being Looted, Replaced With Fakes. Egyptian Streets. 11 February.

Egypt ups pyramids security after illegal stone sales

Ramadan Al Sherbini (2016). Egypt ups pyramids security after illegal stone sales. Gulf News. 11 February.

Stolen mosque lamps to return to Egypt as Cairo museum houses new database

Tim Cornwell (2016). Stolen mosque lamps to return to Egypt as Cairo museum houses new database. The Art Newspaper. 11 February.

Antiquities official blames journalists for harming tourism through pyramids stone selling video

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Antiquities official blames journalists for harming tourism through pyramids stone selling video. Egypt Independent. 7 February.

Egyptian archaeologists call for tougher security measures after 'sale of pyramid pieces'

Ahram Online (2016). Egyptian archaeologists call for tougher security measures after 'sale of pyramid pieces'. Ahram Online. 7 February.

Three Arrested for 'Selling Pieces' of the Giza Pyramids for $32

Egyptian Streets (2016). Three Arrested for 'Selling Pieces' of the Giza Pyramids for $32. Egyptian Streets. 6 February.

Karnak Amun-Re statue not recently restored as claimed

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Karnak Amun-Re statue not recently restored as claimed. Ahram Online. 6 February.

Angola: Sindika Dokolo Foundation to Recover Two More Angolan Culture Artefacts

All Africa (2016). Angola: Sindika Dokolo Foundation to Recover Two More Angolan Culture Artefacts. All Africa. 5 February.

FG Partners Diasfund To Establish First Africa Digital Museum

Chika Okeke (2016). FG Partners Diasfund To Establish First Africa Digital Museum. Leadership. 5 February.

German teen faces life ban from Egypt after scaling Khufu pyramid

Nevine El-Aref (2016). German teen faces life ban from Egypt after scaling Khufu pyramid. Ahram Online. 3 February.

Using Social Media to Predict When Precious Antiquities Are Under Threat

Katie A. Paul (2016). Using Social Media to Predict When Precious Antiquities Are Under Threat. Slate. 26 January.

8 antiquities' employees referred to trial over damage to Tutankamun mask

Daily News Egypt (2016). 8 antiquities' employees referred to trial over damage to Tutankamun mask. Daily News Egypt. 24 January.

The race to save ancient Islamic manuscripts from terrorists who want them destroyed

Sarah Kershaw (2016). The race to save ancient Islamic manuscripts from terrorists who want them destroyed. The Washington Post. 21 January.

Tomb Raiding Is a Growing Problem in the Middle East

Mark Hey (2016). Tomb Raiding Is a Growing Problem in the Middle East. Vice. 21 January.

Allegations of botched restoration of Cairo's medieval walls are 'lies': Antiquities ministry

Zeinab El-Gundy (2016). Allegations of botched restoration of Cairo's medieval walls are 'lies': Antiquities ministry. Ahram Online. 19 January.

Vigilante foils robbery attempt at Kwara Museum

Romoke W. Ahmad (2016). Vigilante foils robbery attempt at Kwara Museum. Daily Trust. 18 January.

Five questions for the director of the Bardo Museum

David Robert (2016). Five questions for the director of the Bardo Museum. The Art Newspaper. 16 January.

Sarah Parcak, Space Archaeologist

Alexandra Wolfe (2016). Sarah Parcak, Space Archaeologist. The Wall Street Journal. 15 January.

Libya's threatened ancient history, and why it is significant

Susan Walker (2016). Libya's threatened ancient history, and why it is significant. Apollo. 15 January.

The Grave Robbers Looting Egypt's Archaeological Heritage

Vice (2016). The Grave Robbers Looting Egypt's Archaeological Heritage. Vice. 13 January.

Antiquities minister set to inaugurate exhibition for recovered artefacts on Thursday

Nevine El-Aref (2016). Antiquities minister set to inaugurate exhibition for recovered artefacts on Thursday. Ahram Online. 12 January.

Egypt to launch antiquities database to track public collections and combat smuggling

Anny Shaw (2016). Egypt to launch antiquities database to track public collections and combat smuggling. The Art Newspaper. 7 January.

King Amenhotep III statue accidently recovered in Edfu

Nevine El-Aref (2015). King Amenhotep III statue accidently recovered in Edfu. Ahram Online. 31 December.

Antiquities Ministry retrieves two artifacts from Germany, Austria

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2015). Antiquities Ministry retrieves two artifacts from Germany, Austria. Egypt Independent. 29 December.

Cairo airport authorities foil attempt to smuggle 22 antique coins

Ahram Online (2015). Cairo airport authorities foil attempt to smuggle 22 antique coins. Ahram Online. 23 December.

Africa's top collector returns ancestral works to Angola

Cristina Ruiz (2015). Africa's top collector returns ancestral works to Angola. The Art Newspaper. 22 December.

Figurine from sophisticated ancient South African society creates culture war over whether it should be allowed to tour abroad

AFP (2015). Figurine from sophisticated ancient South African society creates culture war over whether it should be allowed to tour abroad. The Japan Times. 18 December.

Reclaimed History: 9 Repatriated Egyptian Antiquities

Stephanie Pappas (2015). Reclaimed History: 9 Repatriated Egyptian Antiquities. Live Science. 15 December.

ICOM releases red list of Libyan antiquities at risk

Martin Bailey (2015). ICOM releases red list of Libyan antiquities at risk. The Art Newspaper. 15 December.

Libya's cultural heritage 'being destroyed and plundered by Isis'

Associated Press (2015). Libya's cultural heritage 'being destroyed and plundered by Isis'. The Guardian. 15 December.

Stolen relief of Egyptian King Seti I recovered from London

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Stolen relief of Egyptian King Seti I recovered from London. Ahram Online. 14 December.

Three stolen Egyptian Mameluk-era lamps recovered from London and Sharjah

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Three stolen Egyptian Mameluk-era lamps recovered from London and Sharjah. Ahram Online. 14 December.

Concern for Libya UNESCO site after Islamic State said to take over

AFP (2015). Concern for Libya UNESCO site after Islamic State said to take over. The Times of Israel. 12 December.

Trois artistes tunisiens condamnés à de la prison pour usage de stupéfiant

Three Tunisian artists sent to prison for usage of narcotics

Edelweiss Vieira (2015). Trois artistes tunisiens condamnés à de la prison pour usage de stupéfiant. Le Monde. 11 December.

Govt launches cultural property trafficking manual

Winstone Antonio (2015). Govt launches cultural property trafficking manual. News Day. 4 December.

Ancient cemetery discovered under Alexandria house

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2015). Ancient cemetery discovered under Alexandria house. Egypt Independent. 3 December.

Egypt attempts to bring back 8 smuggled artifacts from Switzerland

Nina Awad (2015). Egypt attempts to bring back 8 smuggled artifacts from Switzerland. Step Feed. 30 November.

Mali manuscripts: Nations treasure trove of ancient books saved from jihadists are once again at risk

Kim Sengupta (2015). Mali manuscripts: Nations treasure trove of ancient books saved from jihadists are once again at risk. The Independent. 26 November.

Tunisia's Culture Ministry Blocks Auction of Looted Antiquities

Coline Milliard (2015). Tunisia's Culture Ministry Blocks Auction of Looted Antiquities. ArtNet News. 24 November.

German man returns mummy mask to Egypt after 50 years away

Nevine El-Aref (2015). German man returns mummy mask to Egypt after 50 years away. Ahram Online. 18 November.

Looted ancient statue returned to Egypt

The Local (2015). Looted ancient statue returned to Egypt. The Local. 16 November.

Antique statuette seized at Aswan railway station

Rany Mostafa (2015). Antique statuette seized at Aswan railway station. The Cairo Post. 13 November.

TED Prize Goes to Archaeologist Who Combats Looting With Satellite Technology

Ralph Blumenthal (2015). TED Prize Goes to Archaeologist Who Combats Looting With Satellite Technology. The New York Times. 8 November.

Disaster' Is the Best Word to Describe the State of Egyptian Tourism

Salma El Wardany (2015). Disaster' Is the Best Word to Describe the State of Egyptian Tourism. Skift. 7 November.

Smuggling bid foiled: 1124 Egyptian artefacts recovered before heading to Thailand

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Smuggling bid foiled: 1124 Egyptian artefacts recovered before heading to Thailand. Ahram Online. 5 November.

Water Is Life uses stolen art to raise money for a good cause

Minda Smiley (2015). Water Is Life uses stolen art to raise money for a good cause. The Drum. 4 November.

Looted Chokwe masks and a rare statue to be returned to Dundo Museum in Angola

Art Daily (2015). Looted Chokwe masks and a rare statue to be returned to Dundo Museum in Angola. Art Daily. 4 November.

Egypt authorities blame destroyed archaeological sites on citizens' 'lack of cultural awareness'

George Mikhail (2015). Egypt authorities blame destroyed archaeological sites on citizens' 'lack of cultural awareness'. Al Monitor. 28 October.

ضبط خلية تنتمي لـ«داعش» استهدفت الأهرامات و«الإنتاج الإعلامي»

"Daesh" cell arrested for plan to target the pyrmaids

Ahmed Chalabi (2015). ضبط خلية تنتمي لـ«داعش» استهدفت الأهرامات و«الإنتاج الإعلامي». Almasryalyoum. 26 October.

African art needs to come home - and this is why

Dilip Ratha (2015). African art needs to come home - and this is why. The Guardian. 21 October.

King Tut's wooden head suffers whiplash after school visit

Christian Ekman (2015). King Tut's wooden head suffers whiplash after school visit. Albawaba. 19 October.

Egyptian Museum boss rubbishes reports of Tutankhamun gold mask damage

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Egyptian Museum boss rubbishes reports of Tutankhamun gold mask damage. Ahram Online. 18 October.

Search for Dundee museum thieves continues

Zongile Mthimkhulu (2015). Search for Dundee museum thieves continues. East Coast Radio. 16 October.

Priceless treasure stolen from KZN museum

IOL (2015). Priceless treasure stolen from KZN museum. IOL. 15 October.

98 Valuable Islamic Lamps Looted From Historic Mosque in Cairo

Egyptian Streets (2015). 98 Valuable Islamic Lamps Looted From Historic Mosque in Cairo. Egyptian Streets. 14 October.

Customs officials foil attempt to smuggle rare manuscripts to Qatar

The Cairo Post (2015). Customs officials foil attempt to smuggle rare manuscripts to Qatar. The Cairo Post. 14 October.

Probe opened into alleged graft in Grand Egyptian Museum

Rany Mostafa (2015). Probe opened into alleged graft in Grand Egyptian Museum. The Cairo Post. 13 October.

Antiquities officials charged with 'spreading false news' on Pyramid of Djoser

The Cairo Post (2015). Antiquities officials charged with 'spreading false news' on Pyramid of Djoser. The Cairo Post. 11 October.

Journalist shot by unknown assailants in Egypt's Kafr El-Sheikh

Ahram Online (2015). Journalist shot by unknown assailants in Egypt's Kafr El-Sheikh. Ahram Online. 7 October.

Reward offered for 'priceless' fences stolen from Macrorie House Museum

Amil Umraw (2015). Reward offered for 'priceless' fences stolen from Macrorie House Museum. The Witness. 7 October.

Egypt to prevent sale of stolen antiquities in London

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Egypt to prevent sale of stolen antiquities in London. Ahram Online. 5 October.

Egypt's embassy in London restores smuggled pharaonic stele

The Cairo Post (2015). Egypt's embassy in London restores smuggled pharaonic stele. The Cairo Post. 3 October.

Looted Egyptian figurine arrives from France

Rany Mostafa (2015). Looted Egyptian figurine arrives from France. The Cairo Post. 2 October.

'Islamic militant' becomes first person ever charged with destruction of heritage sites

Matilda Battersby (2015). 'Islamic militant' becomes first person ever charged with destruction of heritage sites. The Independent. 1 October.

Court Remands Scrap Dealer For Stealing Ancient Church Bell

Adu Gyamfi Ameyaw (2015). Court Remands Scrap Dealer For Stealing Ancient Church Bell. Peace FM. 29 September.

Cultural property trafficking: Army says ready to help

Anna Chibamu (2015). Cultural property trafficking: Army says ready to help. New Zimbabwe. 28 September.

ICC arrests rebel accused of attacking ancient Timbuktu monuments

Thomas Escritt (2015). ICC arrests rebel accused of attacking ancient Timbuktu monuments. Reuters. 26 September.

Egypt FM warns of suicide groups threats to antiquities

Egypt Independent (2015). Egypt FM warns of suicide groups threats to antiquities. Egypt Independent. 25 September.

Stolen wooden statuette to be repatriated to Egypt from France

The Cairo Post (2015). Stolen wooden statuette to be repatriated to Egypt from France. The Cairo Post. 24 September.

Rampant Illicit Cultural property trafficking- security details move in

Mafriq (2015). Rampant Illicit Cultural property trafficking- security details move in. Mafriq Music Factory. 22 September.

Tutankhamun's mask to undergo restoration in October

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Tutankhamun's mask to undergo restoration in October. Ahram Online. 15 September.

Digging for antiquities, a dream to get rich fast in Upper Egypt

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2015). Digging for antiquities, a dream to get rich fast in Upper Egypt. Egypt Independent. 13 September.

It's Gonna Cost at Least $110,000 to Repair King Tut's Damaged Mask

George Dvorsky (2015). It's Gonna Cost at Least $110,000 to Repair King Tut's Damaged Mask. io9. 8 September.

Weak security plagues Egypt's archaeological sites

Khalid Hassan (2015). Weak security plagues Egypt's archaeological sites. Al Monitor. 7 September.

This Ethiopian prince was kidnapped by Britain – now it must release him

Maaza Mengiste (2015). This Ethiopian prince was kidnapped by Britain – now it must release him. The Guardian. 7 September.

£1.5m ancient Greek statue looted from Libyan heritage site 'must be returned'

David Mercer (2015). £1.5m ancient Greek statue looted from Libyan heritage site 'must be returned'. The Independent. 2 September.

Germany offers €50,000 grant to help restore Tutankhamun's mask

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Germany offers €50,000 grant to help restore Tutankhamun's mask. Ahram Online. 1 September.

Three found dead digging for artifacts in Monufiya

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2015). Three found dead digging for artifacts in Monufiya. Egypt Independent. 25 August.

Jute Sack Artworks Are at the Center of Simchowitz Lawsuit Against Venice Biennale Artist

Sarah Douglas (2015). Jute Sack Artworks Are at the Center of Simchowitz Lawsuit Against Venice Biennale Artist. ArtNews. 25 August.

Statue 'might never be seen in public again'

Ian Johnston (2015). Statue 'might never be seen in public again'. IOL. 24 August.

Zimbabwe: Safeguarding Our Cultural Property

The Herald (2015). Zimbabwe: Safeguarding Our Cultural Property. All Africa. 24 August.

Egypt in crowd-funding campaign to save ancient statue sold by UK museum

Ian Johnston (2015). Egypt in crowd-funding campaign to save ancient statue sold by UK museum. The Independent. 23 August.

Sudan wants to stiffen penalties for stealing antiques

The Sudan Tribune (2015). Sudan wants to stiffen penalties for stealing antiques. The Sudan Tribune. 22 August.

Believe it or not, rare engraved skull stolen from Pretoria mall

Ahmed Areff (2015). Believe it or not, rare engraved skull stolen from Pretoria mall. News24. 22 August.

Egypt's antiquities ministry urges Egyptians to donate to buy ancient statue sold by museum

Maram Mazen (2015). Egypt's antiquities ministry urges Egyptians to donate to buy ancient statue sold by museum. Star Tribune. 22 August.

2600 Zim artefacts looted

Lovemore Mataire (2015). 2600 Zim artefacts looted. The Herald. 14 August.

Robert Mugabe tells Natural History Museum to return human skulls

David Smith (2015). Robert Mugabe tells Natural History Museum to return human skulls. The Guardian. 13 August.

Community forced to pay tax to reclaim its stolen treasures

Patrick Beja (2015). Community forced to pay tax to reclaim its stolen treasures. The Counties. 9 August.

Egypt foils smuggling of 761 law books

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Egypt foils smuggling of 761 law books. Ahram Online. 4 August.

Egypt repatriates 35,000-year-old skeleton from Belgium

Rany Mostafa (2015). Egypt repatriates 35,000-year-old skeleton from Belgium. The Cairo Post. 4 August.

Is Art Theft and Copyright Infringement On the Rise?

Nduta Waweru (2015). Is Art Theft and Copyright Infringement On the Rise?. All Africa. 29 July.

Inside the turbulent world of Barry Clifford, a pirate-ship hunter under attack

Abby Phillip (2015). Inside the turbulent world of Barry Clifford, a pirate-ship hunter under attack. The Washington Post. 16 July.

Egyptian authorities seize guns, drugs and stolen art in operation targeting illicit goods

Interpol (2015). Egyptian authorities seize guns, drugs and stolen art in operation targeting illicit goods. Interpol. 13 July.

Windows of Egyptian Museum broken from consulate explosion

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Windows of Egyptian Museum broken from consulate explosion. Ahram Online. 11 July.

Collector Fights for African Art

Raphael Minder (2015). Collector Fights for African Art. The New York Times. 9 July.

35 Greco-Roman artifacts seized in illicit digging attempt in Alexandria

The Cairo Post (2015). 35 Greco-Roman artifacts seized in illicit digging attempt in Alexandria. The Cairo Post. 8 July.

A part of Tutmosis Karnak column arrives home from London

Nevine El-Aref (2015). A part of Tutmosis Karnak column arrives home from London. Ahram Online. 5 July.

Chinese Art Professor Devoted to Ancient African Artifact Protection

All Africa (2015). Chinese Art Professor Devoted to Ancient African Artifact Protection. All Africa. 2 July.

Egypt's Karnak temple theft claims 'unfounded': Officials

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Egypt's Karnak temple theft claims 'unfounded': Officials. Ahram Online. 28 June.

Owner wins his paintings back

Zelda Venter (2015). Owner wins his paintings back. IOL. 22 June.

University Of Ibadan Raided By Robbers

Judith Blodun (2015). University Of Ibadan Raided By Robbers. Naij. 21 June.

Antique coins smuggling attempt foiled by Cairo airport authorities

Rany Mostafa (2015). Antique coins smuggling attempt foiled by Cairo airport authorities. The Cairo Post. 21 June.

Unique stolen ancient Egyptian statue to return from Germany soon

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Unique stolen ancient Egyptian statue to return from Germany soon. Ahram Online. 14 June.

Militants Hit Karnak Temple, in 2nd Recent Attack on Egyptian Tourist Sites

David D. Kirkpatrick (2015). Militants Hit Karnak Temple, in 2nd Recent Attack on Egyptian Tourist Sites. The New York Times. 10 June.

Late period bronze artefacts are in GEM storage, not missing: Ministry

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Late period bronze artefacts are in GEM storage, not missing: Ministry. Ahram Online. 6 June.

Trio held for gun stolen from police museum

Diek Lotriet (2015). Trio held for gun stolen from police museum. News24. 5 June.

Cross and artefacts stolen from Limpopo church

Dan Mdluli (2015). Cross and artefacts stolen from Limpopo church. The Citizen. 3 June.

Gunmen kill two tourism police near Giza pyramids

Ahram Online (2015). Gunmen kill two tourism police near Giza pyramids. Ahram Online. 3 June.

Two curators arrested in Egypt for forging antiquities

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Two curators arrested in Egypt for forging antiquities. Ahram Online. 2 June.

Egypt recovers 32 smuggled artefacts from Switzerland

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Egypt recovers 32 smuggled artefacts from Switzerland. Ahram Online. 1 June.

Attempt to smuggle Islamic artefacts foiled in Egypt's Damietta

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Attempt to smuggle Islamic artefacts foiled in Egypt's Damietta. Ahram Online. 31 May.

Egypt foils attempt to smuggle 135 Islamic artifacts

The Cairo Post (2015). Egypt foils attempt to smuggle 135 Islamic artifacts. The Cairo Post. 30 May.

Egypt to recover Mamluk vase

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Egypt to recover Mamluk vase. Ahram Online. 27 May.

Suspects arrested in case of stolen Memphis statue

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Suspects arrested in case of stolen Memphis statue. Ahram Online. 26 May.

Colorful fragment hacked out from ancient Egyptian tomb, excavators say

Rany Mostafa (2015). Colorful fragment hacked out from ancient Egyptian tomb, excavators say. The Cairo Post. 26 May.

Egypt sues Israel to restore 126 smuggled artifacts

Rany Mostafa (2015). Egypt sues Israel to restore 126 smuggled artifacts. The Cairo Post. 24 May.

Apis Bull of Hadrian is safe and sound: antiquities ministry

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Apis Bull of Hadrian is safe and sound: antiquities ministry. Ahram Online. 20 May.

Egypt antiquities ministry responds to accusations of Alexandria excavation site 'destruction'

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Egypt antiquities ministry responds to accusations of Alexandria excavation site 'destruction'. Ahram Online. 19 May.

Looming spectre of theft at art galleries

Hlabangani Mtshali (2015). Looming spectre of theft at art galleries. The Citizen. 18 May.

Activists accuse antiquities minister of destroying vital heritage site

Ahram Online (2015). Activists accuse antiquities minister of destroying vital heritage site. Ahram Online. 18 May.

Cairo Declaration to protect Middle East cultural heritage

Nevine El-Aref (2015). Cairo Declaration to protect Middle East cultural heritage. Ahram Online. 18 May.

Antiquities Minister urges amendment of UNESCO 1970 agreement

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2015). Antiquities Minister urges amendment of UNESCO 1970 agreement. Egypt Independent. 14 May.

Plunder of cultural heritage 'war crime': UNESCO director at Cairo conf

Rany Mostafa (2015). Plunder of cultural heritage 'war crime': UNESCO director at Cairo conf. The Cairo Post. 13 May.

Judicial officials suspected of antiquities smuggling

Amira El-Fekki (2015). Judicial officials suspected of antiquities smuggling. Daily News Egypt. 4 May.

Egypt's prosecution orders media gag on antiquities smuggling case

Ahram Online (2015). Egypt's prosecution orders media gag on antiquities smuggling case. Ahram Online. 4 May.

Egypt's antiquities under constant threat

Walaa Hussein (2015). Egypt's antiquities under constant threat. Al Monitor. 11 April.

Egypt urged to expedite efforts to keep Sekhemka statue on display

Marwan Sultan (2015). Egypt urged to expedite efforts to keep Sekhemka statue on display. Ahram Online. 11 April.

Authorities in Tanzania struggle to save historical monuments from harm

Xinhua (2015). Authorities in Tanzania struggle to save historical monuments from harm. Spy Ghana. 11 April.

Opinion: You cannot police research

Monica Hanna (2015). Opinion: You cannot police research. The Cairo Post. 10 April.

Meidum Geese painting authentic: Zahi Hawass

Rany Mostafa (2015). Meidum Geese painting authentic: Zahi Hawass. The Cairo Post. 9 April.

Don't break the law in statue battle - Mthethwa

Maryna Lamprecht (2015). Don't break the law in statue battle - Mthethwa. News 24. 8 April.

Ancient artefacts from Egypt illegally imported to Australia returned to ambassador in Canberra

Liz Foschia (2015). Ancient artefacts from Egypt illegally imported to Australia returned to ambassador in Canberra. ABC Australia. 8 April.

This Ancient Egyptian Masterpiece Might Be Fake

Erin Blakemore (2015). This Ancient Egyptian Masterpiece Might Be Fake. Smithsonian. 1 April.

Court sits at British Museum for first time as judge studies looted Libyan sculpture

Victoria Ward (2015). Court sits at British Museum for first time as judge studies looted Libyan sculpture. The Telegraph. 30 March.

Over 100 Artefacts Repatriated In 4 Years – Usman

Chika Okeke (2015). Over 100 Artefacts Repatriated In 4 Years – Usman. Leadership. 27 March.

Egypt recovers smuggled artifacts from Germany

The Cairo Post (2015). Egypt recovers smuggled artifacts from Germany. The Cairo Post. 24 March.

Ministry to inventory antiquities after 4 found in US Alexandria consulate

The Cairo Post (2015). Ministry to inventory antiquities after 4 found in US Alexandria consulate. The Cairo Post. 24 March.

Head of Egypt museums arrested for taking bribe

Ahram Online (2015). Head of Egypt museums arrested for taking bribe. Ahram Online. 24 March.

Tunis museum attack: 20 people killed after hostage drama at tourist site

Chris Stephen (2015). Tunis museum attack: 20 people killed after hostage drama at tourist site. The Guardian. 18 March.

New mummies discovered floating in sewage in Upper Egypt

Nada Deyaa (2015). New mummies discovered floating in sewage in Upper Egypt. Daily News Egypt. 3 February.

Sudan National Museum hit by half million dollar tree theft

Seham Saleh (2014). Sudan National Museum hit by half million dollar tree theft. Asharq Al-Awsat. 5 December.

Conflict surrounds Khufu Cartouche sentence

Simon Egarter (2014). Conflict surrounds Khufu Cartouche sentence. Daily News Egypt. 2 December.

France Returns 250 Smuggled Ancient Artifacts to Egypt

Henri Neuendorf (2014). France Returns 250 Smuggled Ancient Artifacts to Egypt. ArtNet News. 1 December.

NCMM to stop illegal museums

Osun Defender (2014). NCMM to stop illegal museums. Osun Defender. 29 November.

2 ancient Islamic lanterns surface in London

Rany Mostafa (2014). 2 ancient Islamic lanterns surface in London. The Cairo Post. 25 November.

Libya's Italian-era gazelle statue disappears in Tripoli

BBC News (2014). Libya's Italian-era gazelle statue disappears in Tripoli. BBC News. 4 November.

Egyptian airport officials seize smuggled Ottoman-era coins

Nevine El-Aref (2014). Egyptian airport officials seize smuggled Ottoman-era coins. Ahram Online. 10 October.

Egypt makes slow gains against antiquities thefts

Sarah Lynch (2014). Egypt makes slow gains against antiquities thefts. USA Today. 9 August.

Coin smuggler foiled at Cairo Airport

Nevine El-Aref (2014). Coin smuggler foiled at Cairo Airport. Ahram Online. 6 August.

Egypt fails to retrieve ancient statue before sale at UK auction

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2014). Egypt fails to retrieve ancient statue before sale at UK auction. Egypt Independent. 11 July.

Nigeria: House Congratulates Oba of Benin, Others Over Return of Stolen Artefacts

Muhammad Bello (2014). Nigeria: House Congratulates Oba of Benin, Others Over Return of Stolen Artefacts. All Africa. 11 July.

Nigeria: Reps Urge UK to Repatriate Stolen Artefacts

Rotimi Akinwumi (2014). Nigeria: Reps Urge UK to Repatriate Stolen Artefacts. All Africa. 11 July.

Sale of Egyptian Statue By English Museum Draws Criticism

Tom Mashberg (2014). Sale of Egyptian Statue By English Museum Draws Criticism. The New York Times. 11 July.

Islamic, pharaonic items returned to Egypt from Denmark and France

Nevine El-Aref (2014). Islamic, pharaonic items returned to Egypt from Denmark and France. Ahram Online. 10 July.

Egyptian bid to stop Northampton's ancient statue sale

BBC News (2014). Egyptian bid to stop Northampton's ancient statue sale. BBC News. 8 July.

Egypt receives eight smuggled artifacts from Denmark

Al-Masry Al-Youm (2014). Egypt receives eight smuggled artifacts from Denmark. Egypt Independent. 8 July.

Nigeria: Unesco Warns Nigeria Against Cultural Extinction

All Africa (2014). Nigeria: Unesco Warns Nigeria Against Cultural Extinction. All Africa. 8 July.

Stolen Ethiopian Saint John Turns Up at Paris Auction

ArtNet news (2014). Stolen Ethiopian Saint John Turns Up at Paris Auction. ArtNet News. 7 July.

Nigeria: Benin Monarch, NCMM Disagree Over Reception for Returning Antiquities

Simon Ebegbulem (2014). Nigeria: Benin Monarch, NCMM Disagree Over Reception for Returning Antiquities. All Africa. 5 June.

German couple will return Egyptian artefact after learning it was stolen

Nevine El-Aref (2014). German couple will return Egyptian artefact after learning it was stolen. Ahram Online. 4 June.

Archaeologists Warn of Pillaged Egypt as U.S. Weighs Tougher Antiquities Laws

Dan Vergano (2014). Archaeologists Warn of Pillaged Egypt as U.S. Weighs Tougher Antiquities Laws. National Geographic. 3 June.

Vandals destroy prehistoric rock art in Libya's lawless Sahara

Ulf Laessing (2014). Vandals destroy prehistoric rock art in Libya's lawless Sahara. Reuters. 3 June.

Recovered antiquities go on display at Egyptian Museum

Nevine El-Aref (2014). Recovered antiquities go on display at Egyptian Museum. Ahram Online. 10 May.

It's time to stop destruction of Middle East heritage

Iason Athanasiadis (2014). It's time to stop destruction of Middle East heritage. Al Jazeera. 5 May.

Egypt's airports to exhibit ancient artefacts

Nevine El-Aref (2014). Egypt's airports to exhibit ancient artefacts. Ahram Online. 4 May.

Serendipity aids Egypt in struggle to recover stolen heritage

Stephen Kalin (2014). Serendipity aids Egypt in struggle to recover stolen heritage. Reuters. 23 April.

Egyptian police confiscate three mummies from smuggling gang

Nevine El-Aref (2014). Egyptian police confiscate three mummies from smuggling gang. Arahm Online. 12 April.

Use Diplomacy To Retrieve Stolen Artefacts - Adediran

Chika Okeke (2014). Use Diplomacy To Retrieve Stolen Artefacts - Adediran. Leadership. 11 April.

Looted marble Mask of Gorgon returned to Algeria

Garry Shaw (2014). Looted marble Mask of Gorgon returned to Algeria. The Art Newspaper. 11 April.

Taking on Art Looters on Twitter

Tom Mashberg (2014). Taking on Art Looters on Twitter. The New York Times. 9 April.

Egyptian ministries working to get back stolen cartonnage

Nevine El-Aref (2014). Egyptian ministries working to get back stolen cartonnage. Ahram Online. 6 April.

Negligence, Corruption Threaten Tunisia's Heritage Sites

Afef Abrougui (2014). Negligence, Corruption Threaten Tunisia's Heritage Sites. Tunisia Alive. 4 April.

Tunisia plans to return stolen Mask of Gorgon to Algeria

Middle East Online (2014). Tunisia plans to return stolen Mask of Gorgon to Algeria. Middle East Online. 3 April.

Egypt: Antiquities Minister, U.S. Official Discuss Efforts to Protect Egypt's Heritage

Egypt State Information Service (2014). Egypt: Antiquities Minister, U.S. Official Discuss Efforts to Protect Egypt's Heritage. All Africa. 3 April.

Ancient statues stolen from Sudan heritage site

AFP (2014). Ancient statues stolen from Sudan heritage site. The Sun Daily. 2 April.

Sudan denies selling artifacts to Qatar

APA (2014). Sudan denies selling artifacts to Qatar. Star Africa. 30 March.

At Risk: Egypt's Heritage and Our Own

Deborah Lehr (2014). At Risk: Egypt's Heritage and Our Own. Huffington Post. 26 March.

Filling the colonial mind: Napoleon and the looting of the Orient

Jonathan Gornall (2014). Filling the colonial mind: Napoleon and the looting of the Orient. The National. 20 March.

Egypt's Heritage Plundered Anew

The New York Times (2014). Egypt's Heritage Plundered Anew. The New York Times. 20 March.

In pictures: Stolen Egyptian artefacts recovered from the US

Nevine El-Aref (2014). In pictures: Stolen Egyptian artefacts recovered from the US. Ahram Online. 16 March.

Egypt Asks U.S. to Impose Sharp Curbs on Importing of Antiquities

Egypt State Information Service (2014). Egypt Asks U.S. to Impose Sharp Curbs on Importing of Antiquities. The New York Times. 14 March.

Egypt: Antiquities Minister Meets U.S. Officials

All Africa (2014). Egypt: Antiquities Minister Meets U.S. Officials. All Africa. 13 March.

SAFE Beacon honours Egyptian archaeologist Monica Hanna

Thoraia Abou Bakr (2014). SAFE Beacon honours Egyptian archaeologist Monica Hanna. Daily News Egypt. 9 March.

Ex-BBC man attempted to sell artefact plundered in Arab Spring

Paul Peachey (2014). Ex-BBC man attempted to sell artefact plundered in Arab Spring. The Independent. 7 March.

Papyrus, Provenance and Looting 2 March 2014, New York Times UN Agencies Launch New Anti-trafficking Campaign

Douglas Boin (2014). Papyrus, Provenance and Looting 2 March 2014, New York Times UN Agencies Launch New Anti-trafficking Campaign. RTT News. 6 March.

Egypt challenges a UK auctioneer over 200 'stolen' antiquities

Ahram Online (2013). Egypt challenges a UK auctioneer over 200 'stolen' antiquities. Ahram Online. 1 May.

Looting of Libyan treasure highlights illicit antiquities trade

Laura Allsop (2011). Looting of Libyan treasure highlights illicit antiquities trade. CNN. 11 November.

Treasure of Benghazi bank vault raided

Nick Meo (2011). Treasure of Benghazi bank vault raided. The Telegraph. 30 October.

Vincent van Gogh painting recovered after being stolen from Cairo museum

Associated Press (2010). Vincent van Gogh painting recovered after being stolen from Cairo museum. The Guardian. 21 August.