Zambia
Israel Reopens Embassy in Zambia Amid Gaza War Fallout and Africa Diplomacy Push
In late August, Israeli and Zambian officials gathered in Lusaka to mark a symbolic diplomatic milestone: the reopening of Israel’s embassy in Zambia...
Zambia Court Jails Two Men for Attempting to Use Witchcraft to Kill President Hakainde Hichilema
A Zambian court has sentenced two men to two years in prison after finding them guilty of attempting to use witchcraft to kill...
Zambia Demands Full Accountability and Compensation After Massive Toxic Spill from Chinese-Owned Copper Mine
The Zambian government has vowed to pursue further compensation and accountability following one of the country’s worst environmental disasters in recent years a...
Zambia’s Former Foreign Minister Joseph Malanji Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Corruption
Zambia’s political landscape has been shaken after former Foreign Minister Joseph Malanji was sentenced to four years in prison with hard labour following...
South African Court Rules Zambia Can Repatriate Former President Edgar Lungu’s Body for State Funeral Despite Family Opposition
A high court in Pretoria, South Africa, has ruled that the Zambian government can repatriate the body of former President Edgar Lungu and...
Zambia Rejects US Embassy Pollution Warning Over Copperbelt Mining Spill
The Zambian government has dismissed a health alert issued by the United States embassy, which warned of “widespread contamination of water and soil”...
US Imposes $15,000 Visa Bond on Malawi and Zambia Visitors to Curb Overstays and Enhance Immigration Screening
In a controversial move aimed at tightening immigration controls, the United States has announced that citizens from Malawi and Zambia will now be...
Zambian Artist Stary Mwaba Highlights Youth Struggle and Survival on Copperbelt’s Toxic ‘Black Mountain’
Zambian artist Stary Mwaba is using his latest exhibition at the Lusaka National Museum to tell the powerful stories of young miners risking...
Zambia Signs $1.1 Billion Oil Refinery Deal to Boost Energy Independence and Regional Trade
In a landmark move to strengthen its energy security and reduce dependence on costly fuel imports, Zambia has signed a $1.1 billion agreement...
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Chad Ends Partnership with Prince Harry-Linked Conservation Charity Over Poaching Failures
The Chadian government has officially terminated its long-standing partnership with African Parks, a conservation organisation whose board includes Prince Harry, accusing it of...
Mother of Missing Tanzanian Diplomat Begs for His Return
The mother of missing former Tanzanian diplomat Humphrey Polepole has made a heartfelt plea for his safe return, urging authorities to act swiftly...
