Guinea's government formally requests France to repatriate culturally significant manuscripts seized during the colonial period, including the sacred Quran belonging to Samory Touré, a prominent anti-colonial leader. This repatriation effort represents part of broader African demands for the return of looted cultural heritage held in Western institutions, highlighting ongoing tensions between former colonial powers and their former colonies regarding historical artifacts and national patrimony.

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