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Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money
The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.
July 7, 2026Zambia ex-president's family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his body
Edgar Lungu's family and the Zambian government remain in dispute 12 months after he died.
June 23, 2026Zambia says US health deal must be uncoupled from minerals access - Reuters
Zambia says US health deal must be uncoupled from minerals access Reuters
May 4, 2026Advocacy group Access Now says major human rights conference was canceled after Chinese pressure on Zambia - Reuters
Advocacy group Access Now says major human rights conference was canceled after Chinese pressure on Zambia Reuters
May 1, 2026A nation built on pan-African principles faces questions about racism
Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.
April 24, 2026Zambia's government takes possession of ex-president's body in repatriation row
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where former leader's remains should be buried.
April 22, 2026Aspiring female Zambian politicians asked for sexual favours, official says
These reports harm attempts to close the wide gender representation gap in Zambia, activists say.
March 17, 2026Angola gets World Bank, MIGA loan guarantees for debt-for-education swap - Reuters
Angola gets World Bank, MIGA loan guarantees for debt-for-education swap Reuters
March 5, 2026