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Key Pledges On Sidelines Of China-Africa Summit

African leaders secured a wide range of commitments to enhance cooperation in sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, mining, trade, and energy at China's largest summit in years.

International Business Times

Former Zambian First Lady Arrested Over Property Ownership

Former Zambian first lady and daughter arrested for owning properties worth million, facing money laundering allegations.

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Cholera cases soar globally amid shortage of vaccines

Resurgence classified as grade 3 emergency by WHO, with southern Africa and Haiti among those hardest hit

The Guardian - UK

Zambia's foreign debt tragedy – what needs to happen to resolve the crisis

Three years after defaulting on its foreign debt, Zambia is still trying to reach agreement with all its creditors on how to manage this situation. This has left the southern African country in a state of development finance limbo. It is handicapped in raising the funds needed to generate jobs,…

The Conversation

Netanyahu Hosts Zambian President, Hails ‘tremendous’ Ties

Netanyahu met with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, with discussion focusing on strengthening economic and diplomatic ties

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Israel And Zambia Seek To Deepen Trade Ties And Address Iran Concerns

Israeli President Herzog and Zambian President Hichilema discuss trade and Iran threats

Zenger

Can Africa and China help end the Russia-Ukraine war?

Not right away. But if the mood for talks grows, Africa and China hold advantages that could make them vital mediators.

Al Jazeera

Is a global debt bomb about to explode?

The majority of low-income nations are on the cusp of a debt crisis, sparking fears of global contagion.

Al Jazeera

Debt-plagued Zambia reaches deal with China, other nations to rework $6.3B in loans, French say

The French government says that Zambia has reached a deal with China and several other government creditors to restructure $6.3 billion in loans

The Independent UK

Africa’s Russia, Ukraine peace mission criticised in South Africa

The members of the ‘peace mission’ – especially South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa – have received flak from many in Africa.

Al Jazeera

Zambia asks France to use 'influence' to speed up debt restructuring

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has asked French President Emmanuel Macron to use his global influence to help move forward a long-delayed restructuring of Zambia’s foreign debt, after its default in 2020.

Radio France Internationale

Zambia's president defends 'economic diplomacy' to escape debt

Paris (AFP) - Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema said his copper-rich country needs to forge diverse economic partnerships worldwide to extract itself from a debt burden he described as a "python around our necks."

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The Conversation

Kamala Harris's visit underscores the tricky choices Zambia is making about international allies

US vice-president Kamala Harris’s recent visit to Zambia is an example the country’s increased engagement with western nations. It gave fresh impetus to the view that Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema is strongly aligning the country to the west.

AFP

US VP Harris calls for 'speedy' Zambia debt resolution

Lusaka (AFP) - US Vice President Kamala Harris reiterated calls for a "speedy finalization" of Zambia's debt restructuring on Friday, as she visited the country in the last stop of a continental tour.

The Independent UK

Biden's strategy on Trump's indictment: No comment

President Joe Biden says he's not going to talk about former President Donald Trump’s New York indictment

The Independent UK

Harris enters the fray over democracy with visit to Tanzania

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is stepping onto the front lines of the battle for democracy in Africa

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Yellen heads to Africa as US seeks closer ties amid China inroads

Washington (AFP) - US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is heading for an 11-day trip to Africa starting this week, aimed at deepening economic ties on the continent where China has become a key player.

Tribune News Service

Yellen heads to Africa with US seeking to counter China’s influence

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen departs Tuesday to visit three African countries central to President Joe Biden’s strategy to rejuvenate ties on the continent and counter China’s influence across the developing world.

Reuters

IMF says corruption has inflated costs of high-profile projects in Zambia

The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday that corruption had inflated the cost of numerous high-profile tenders and construction projects in Zambia.

The Guardian - UK

Zambia has killed the death penalty, but other rights remain on death row

President Hakainde Hichilema has received praise in the west for his reforms but repressive laws remain on the statutes despite promises to repeal them

Zenger

Zambia’s Budding Democracy Earns Praise From Biden Administration

AFP

Zambia abolishes death penalty

Lusaka (AFP) - Zambian rights activists Saturday hailed as a "huge milestone" a decision to scrap two British colonial-era laws: the death penalty and making criticism of the country's leader a punishable offence.

The Guardian - UK

Tory-linked lobbying firm agreed to help swing DRC election, leak suggests

Exclusive: CT Group, co-owned by Lynton Crosby, planned secretive African campaign on behalf of Canadian mining giant

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