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flag A Belgian court decides if 93-year-old Etienne Davignon will stand trial for allegedly aiding in Patrice Lumumba’s 1961 assassination.

flag A Belgian court will decide whether 93-year-old Etienne Davignon, a former diplomat and European Commissioner, should face trial over his alleged role in the 1961 killing of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first prime minister after independence. flag The case, pursued by Lumumba’s family for over 15 years, seeks truth about Belgium’s colonial-era actions, including the assassination and disposal of Lumumba’s body. flag Davignon denies involvement. flag The court’s closed-door hearing is expected to yield a decision within weeks, potentially leading to a trial in early 2027. flag The investigation, which led to the return of Lumumba’s only known remains—a tooth—has highlighted Belgium’s moral responsibility, with former Prime Minister Alexander De Croo apologizing for past inaction.

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