The whole of the African continent, including North Africa. Sacred art from this region includes (but is not limited to) diverse Islamic art, especially from North and West Africa. Christian art, including Coptic and Orthodox art from Egypt and Ethiopia. Sacred art from the various non-monotheistic religions throughout the continent.
Morocco fumes over Adidas design of Algerian football jersey
(Algeria; Morocco)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
(Nigeria; United Kingdom; France)Musa Ubandawaki Sokoto (2022). Sokoto Caliphate seeks return of artefacts from UK, France. Vanguard. 29 September.
Africa must unite to demand stolen art's return
(Germany)Harrison Mwilima (2020). Africa must unite to demand stolen art's return. DW. 21 December.
Amid pillaging and looting, Tunisia struggles to preserve its Jewish heritage
(Tunisia)Najeh Mouelhi-Makani (2020). Amid pillaging and looting, Tunisia struggles to preserve its Jewish heritage. The Times of Israel. 18 December.
More than 30 headstones damaged at South African Jewish cemetery
(South Africa)Cnaan Liphshiz (2020). More than 30 headstones damaged at South African Jewish cemetery. Forward. 21 August.
Bronze decorations stolen from Fayoum mosque door: Antiquities ministry
(Egypt)Nevine El-Aref (2018). Bronze decorations stolen from Fayoum mosque door: Antiquities ministry. Ahram Online. 29 October.
Westminster Abbey urged by African ambassador to hand over looted relic
(Ethiopia; United Kingdom)Alex Williams (2018). Westminster Abbey urged by African ambassador to hand over looted relic. Premier. 4 July.
Ethiopia claims Ten Commandments tablet hidden in Westminster Abbey
(Ethiopia; United Kingdom)Martin Bailey (2018). Ethiopia claims Ten Commandments tablet hidden in Westminster Abbey. The Art Newspaper. 2 July.
Two Thieves Steal Bells from Historic Church in Libya
(Libya)Jamal Jawhar (2018). Two Thieves Steal Bells from Historic Church in Libya. Asharq Al-Awsat. 16 April.
Britain's Secret Theft of Ethiopia's Most Wondrous Manuscripts
(Ethiopia; United Kingdom)James Jeffrey (2018). Britain's Secret Theft of Ethiopia's Most Wondrous Manuscripts. Atlas Obscura. 11 April.
Minnesota monk Columba Stewart rescues ancient manuscripts from modern threats
(Syria; United States of America; Mali)Jean Hopfensperger (2018). Minnesota monk Columba Stewart rescues ancient manuscripts from modern threats. Star Tribune. 7 January.
Hurghada Airport thwarts smuggling of 102 artifacts
(Egypt)Egypt Today (2017). Hurghada Airport thwarts smuggling of 102 artifacts. Egypt Today. 9 December.
Buddhists give up on lost statue
(Botswana)Baboki Kayawe (2017). Buddhists give up on lost statue. Mmegi Online. 2 November.
Hurghada airport officials foil attempt to smuggle 18th-century Coptic icon
(Egypt; Germany)Nevine El-Aref (2017). Hurghada airport officials foil attempt to smuggle 18th-century Coptic icon. Ahram Online. 29 October.
Is An Ancient Text In The Museum of the Bible Real Or Fake?
(United States of America; Turkey; Egypt)Joel Baden Candida Moss (2017). Is An Ancient Text In The Museum of the Bible Real Or Fake?. The Daily Beast. 22 October.
Ethiopia: The Unfortunate Case of Ethiopia's Looted Heritages
(Ethiopia)Abiy Hailu (2017). Ethiopia: The Unfortunate Case of Ethiopia's Looted Heritages. All Africa. 12 October.
Attempt to smuggle 18th century artefacts foiled at Egypt's Hurghada port
(Egypt)Nevine El-Aref (2017). Attempt to smuggle 18th century artefacts foiled at Egypt's Hurghada port. Ahram Online. 17 August.
Buddha stolen ahead of 'Dalai Lama's visit'
(Botswana)Boboki Kayawe (2017). Buddha stolen ahead of 'Dalai Lama's visit'. Mmegi Online. 11 July.
Qurans from Ottoman era seized at Cairo International Airport
(Egypt; Ethiopia)Nevine El-Aref (2017). Qurans from Ottoman era seized at Cairo International Airport. Ahram Online. 17 June.
The Treasures of Timbuktu
(Mali)Charlie English (2017). The Treasures of Timbuktu. The New York Times. 12 May.
Egypt recovers objects stolen from Al-Imam Al-Shafie Dome
(Egypt)Nevine El-Aref (2017). Egypt recovers objects stolen from Al-Imam Al-Shafie Dome. Ahram Online. 29 March.
Tunisian authorities foil smuggling of 15th-century Torah scroll
(Tunisia)Roi Kais (2017). Tunisian authorities foil smuggling of 15th-century Torah scroll. Ynet News. 11 March.
Door and decorative elements of Sultan Al-Kamel Al-Ayyubi shrine stolen
(Egypt)Nevine El-Aref (2017). Door and decorative elements of Sultan Al-Kamel Al-Ayyubi shrine stolen. Ahram Online. 9 March.
Stolen Guercino found in Casablanca
(Morocco; Italy)ANSA (2017). Stolen Guercino found in Casablanca. ANSA. 16 February.
Historic lanterns stolen from Refai Mosque restored
(Egypt)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
(Egypt)Nevine El-Aref (2017). Lamps stolen from Cairo's El-Refai Mosque recovered. Ahram Online. 24 January.
How Egypt is trying to stop looting at ancient mosques
(Egypt)Khalid Hassan (2017). How Egypt is trying to stop looting at ancient mosques. Al Monitor. 20 January.
Cairo's Museum of Islamic Art to open Friday after two-year closure
(Egypt)Nevine El-Aref (2017). Cairo's Museum of Islamic Art to open Friday after two-year closure. Ahram Online. 18 January.
Thieves get bright idea to steal six priceless Islamic lanterns from Cairo's Al Refai mosque
(Egypt)Nevine El-Aref (2017). Thieves get bright idea to steal six priceless Islamic lanterns from Cairo's Al Refai mosque. Albawaba. 2 January.
Mali declares archaeological emergency
(Mali)FT (2016). Mali declares archaeological emergency. Financial Times. 14 December.
Dozens of rare Islamic books seized at Cairo Airport on way to Doha authentic
(Egypt; United Arab Emirates)Nevine El-Aref (2016). Dozens of rare Islamic books seized at Cairo Airport on way to Doha authentic. Ahram Online. 30 November.
Friday essay: war crimes and the many threats to cultural heritag
(Mali)Ian Lilley (2016). Friday essay: war crimes and the many threats to cultural heritag. The Conversation. 14 October.
Nine suspects charged with smuggling rare Torah manuscripts into Israel
(Egypt; Israel)Al-Masry Al-Youm (2016). Nine suspects charged with smuggling rare Torah manuscripts into Israel. Egypt Independent. 7 October.
Bring back vigango to their rightful locations
(Kenya)Nancy Jumwa Ngowa (2016). Bring back vigango to their rightful locations. Daily Nation. 14 September.
Robbers strike close to PMB family's heart
(South Africa)Kailene Pillay (2016). Robbers strike close to PMB family's heart. News 24. 28 June.
'Badass Librarians' Foil al Qaeda, Save Ancient Manuscripts
(Mali)Simon Worrall (2016). 'Badass Librarians' Foil al Qaeda, Save Ancient Manuscripts. National Geographic. 12 June.
Thieves desecrate temple
(South Africa)Kailene Pillay (2016). Thieves desecrate temple. News 24. 3 May.
Egypt's Museum of Islamic Art regains its allure after two-year restoration
(Egypt)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
(Mali)BBC News (2016). Mali rebel 'to admit' Timbuktu mausoleum destruction at ICC. BBC News. 24 March.
Timbuktu Shrines Trial: Why the Destruction of Cultural Heritage is History Repeating Itself
(Mali)John Darlington (2016). Timbuktu Shrines Trial: Why the Destruction of Cultural Heritage is History Repeating Itself. Newsweek. 5 March.
Destruction of Timbuktu sites shocked humanity, prosecutor tells ICC
(Mali)AFP (2016). Destruction of Timbuktu sites shocked humanity, prosecutor tells ICC. The Guardian. 1 March.
CC to Decide If Malian Teacher Will Face Charges for Destroying Timbuktu Artifacts
(Mali)Vice (2016). CC to Decide If Malian Teacher Will Face Charges for Destroying Timbuktu Artifacts. Vice. 29 February.
The race to save ancient Islamic manuscripts from terrorists who want them destroyed
(Mali)Sarah Kershaw (2016). The race to save ancient Islamic manuscripts from terrorists who want them destroyed. The Washington Post. 21 January.
Mali manuscripts: Nations treasure trove of ancient books saved from jihadists are once again at risk
(Mali)Kim Sengupta (2015). Mali manuscripts: Nations treasure trove of ancient books saved from jihadists are once again at risk. The Independent. 26 November.
Looted Chokwe masks and a rare statue to be returned to Dundo Museum in Angola
(Angola)Art Daily (2015). Looted Chokwe masks and a rare statue to be returned to Dundo Museum in Angola. Art Daily. 4 November.
98 Valuable Islamic Lamps Looted From Historic Mosque in Cairo
(Egypt)Egyptian Streets (2015). 98 Valuable Islamic Lamps Looted From Historic Mosque in Cairo. Egyptian Streets. 14 October.
Egypt to prevent sale of stolen antiquities in London
(Egypt)Nevine El-Aref (2015). Egypt to prevent sale of stolen antiquities in London. Ahram Online. 5 October.
Court Remands Scrap Dealer For Stealing Ancient Church Bell
(Ghana)Adu Gyamfi Ameyaw (2015). Court Remands Scrap Dealer For Stealing Ancient Church Bell. Peace FM. 29 September.
2600 Zim artefacts looted
(Zimbabwe; United Kingdom)Lovemore Mataire (2015). 2600 Zim artefacts looted. The Herald. 14 August.
Community forced to pay tax to reclaim its stolen treasures
(Kenya)Patrick Beja (2015). Community forced to pay tax to reclaim its stolen treasures. The Counties. 9 August.
Cross and artefacts stolen from Limpopo church
(South Africa)Dan Mdluli (2015). Cross and artefacts stolen from Limpopo church. The Citizen. 3 June.
Stolen Ethiopian Saint John Turns Up at Paris Auction
(Ethiopia; France)ArtNet news (2014). Stolen Ethiopian Saint John Turns Up at Paris Auction. ArtNet News. 7 July.