Addis Ababa, March 27, 2026 (FMC) — The Ethiopian Heritage Authority (EHA) has pledged to step up its efforts to bring back cultural artifacts taken abroad. Speaking at a handover ceremony today, Abebaw Ayalew, Director General of the EHA, said the country has been actively reclaiming its stolen heritage artifacts. The ceremony was attended by members of the Ethiopian Patriots Association and other dignitaries. Alula Pankhurst, a board member of the Ethiopian Heritage Trust Committee, said the gold ornament was looted in 1868 and later appeared at an auction in Rome, where the sale was halted. The President of the Ethiopian Patriots Association, Lij Daniel Jote, called for collective efforts to return the country’s heritage.

Source: Ethiopian News March 28, 2026 14:24 UTC