On March 31, the research initiative Open Restitution Africa (ORA) launched the ORA Open Data Platform, a database that provides information on the restitution of African artifacts and ancestral remains. Developed over six years by ORA’s all-woman, pan-African team, the site uses case histories and AI-powered tools to offer practical insights into the return process. This resource, available in French and English, allows users to explore past restitution efforts and their outcomes, helping individuals and communities develop their own restitution strategies. Related Articles The ORA platform presents 25 case histories spanning 200 years. Using data visualizations, essays, and interactive tools, it addresses the lack of knowledge available to African communities, educators, activists, researchers, and other stakeholders wishing to carry the process of restitution forward. ARTnews interviewed ORA’s founders, Chao Tayiana Maina and Molemo Moiloa, about their reasons for creating ORA and how the ORA Open Data Platform works. Anne Doran: How did your project start? Chao Tayiana: I am a historian, and my interests are really around history and historical infrastructures, particularly how these intersect …