In a major step for Germany's restitution efforts, the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation has formally returned a sacred royal throne belonging to the Kingdom of Bamum to Cameroon. The artifact, known as the Mandu Yenu, was taken during the colonial era and has been a focal point of restitution requests for decades. The handover ceremony took place in Yaound , attended by royal representatives and cultural ministers.
Heritage experts note that the throne is not merely an artistic masterpiece of wood and beadwork, but a living symbol of the Bamum people's sovereignty. This repatriation follows a series of bilateral agreements between Germany and West African nations to address the legacy of colonial-era acquisitions. The throne will now be housed in the Museum of the Bamum Kings in Foumban, where it will be reintegrated into traditional ceremonies.