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Belgian court rules that a former diplomat, 93, may stand trial over his alleged role in the 1961 murder of DRC’s first prime minister, Patrice Lumumba.

The recognition reflects a broader shift in African tourism where homegrown brands are increasingly redefining hospitality’s role in rural development.

South African minister warns that sharp fuel price increases are “increasingly unavoidable” as US‑Israel war on Iran disrupt oil supplies.

As geopolitical tensions continue to roil the Middle East and energy supplies from Russia remain volatile, Africa is positioning itself as a vital strategic asset for Europe’s energy security through the expansion of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.

The case, brought by South Africa in late 2023, accuses Israel of violating the Genocide Convention through its military operations in Gaza.

Rising Middle East geopolitical tensions trigger precautionary diesel purchase restrictions in South Africa’s agricultural sector.

Under current arrangements, South Africa and Eswatini share water from Maguga Dam on a 60/40 basis while Driekoppies serves South Africa exclusively.

AEC says the event’s organisers have no black Africans in their leadership despite positioning themself as a platform for Africa’s oil and gas sector.

According to UN, over 160 civilians have been killed in the past three weeks, including 139 people massacred on 1 March in Abiemnom.

South African authorities continue rescue operations for miners trapped underground after mud flooded the shaft they were working in.