GO London Newsletter Enter your email address Please enter an email address Email address is invalid Email address is invalid Email address is invalid Email cannot be used. Try another or register with your social accountAfrican treasures brought to the UK by the British Army 150 years ago could be loaned back to Ethiopia after going on show at the V&A. The museum consulted the Ethiopian embassy about its plans to show around 20 objects, including a gold crown seized at the siege of Maqdala. The Ethiopian government has long appealed for the return of the treasure, brought back by a British military expedition after securing the release of British hostages imprisoned by Ethiopian Emperor Tewodros II. The V&A said it had consulted an advisory group including Ethiopian church leaders and historians about the show.

Source: Ethiopian News February 14, 2018 11:03 UTC