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May
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has engaged in discussions with the British Museum regarding the return of precious gold items currently in their possession. The visit to the United Kingdom by the Asantehene was in honor of the coronation of King Charles III, and it marked the first-ever meeting between the Asantehene and the museum's director, Dr. Fischer, on Thursday, May 11, 2023, according to a BBC report. The British Museum possesses a significant collection of artifacts, including several works taken from the Asante palace in Kumasi during the 1874 war with the British. Recognizing the historical and cultural importance…