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 · Mar 31, 2023
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 The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Jan 14, 2023
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. Reuters · Jan 10, 2023
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 The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2023
Zambia’s Budding Democracy Earns Praise From Biden Administration Zambia’s Budding Democracy Earns Praise From Biden Administration Zenger · Jan 5, 2023
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 The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2022
Tanzania and Zambia want to upgrade the 'Uhuru Railway' – but can they? Half a century ago, the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (Tazara) stood out as a crucial symbol of Africa’s struggle for independence. The 1,860km-long railway connects Kapiri Mposhi in Zambia with Dar es Salaam at the Indian Ocean. The Conversation · Sep 19, 2022
Crisis-hit Zambia secures $1.3bn IMF loan to rebuild stricken economy Years of mismanagement have led to soaring debt levels, but critics say that without meaningful relief, austerity will continue The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2022
Saudi King Receives Written Message from Zambia’s President The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, received a written message from Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, concerning strengthening relations between the two countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday. The message was received by Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 7, 2022
Zambia’s President Hichilema goes eight months without salary The Zambian leader, elected into office last August, says a salary was not his motivation for seeking public office. Al Jazeera · Apr 5, 2022