WHO declares Ebola outbreak an emergency of international concern … as Rwanda closes border with Congo DR
The World Health Organisation on Sunday declared an outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda an emergency of international concern. The global health…
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The west want to rewrite history by naming themselves as WW2 victors – Russia’s Ambassador
By Angela Moonga Russia’s Ambassador to Zambia Dr Azim Yarakhmedov says western countries have decided to rewrite history by naming themselves the victors in the Second World war, when the…
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Trump rushed off stage after press dinner shooting
The US president said the shooter was apprehended and praised Secret Service for acting “quickly and bravely” Loud bangs ripped through the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the…
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Secret’ US health deals in Africa face backlash – WaPo
In Zambia, Washington has reportedly mounted pressure on the government to grant access to its critical minerals in exchange for medical careThe US has negotiated 28 international health agreements, most…
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USA ranks Zambia among safest place for Americans right now
State Department reveals world’s most dangerous countries for Americans The State Department has issued a sweeping update to its global travel advisories, elevating risk levels…
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U.S. Considers Withholding H.I.V. Aid Unless Zambia Expands Minerals Access – New York Times
A draft State Department memo outlines ways the Trump administration may ratchet up pressure on the African country by ending health support “on a massive scale.” The State Department is…
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Zambia joins aggressor US in co-sponsoring UN resolution condemning Iranian retaliation
By Angela Moonga Zambia has joined the United States in co-sponsoring a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution that condemned Iranian attacks against Gulf states, despite the USA and Israeli…
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Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and US presidential hopeful, dies at 84
Summary Jackson was inspirational orator and civil rights champion He sought 1984 and 1988 Democratic presidential nomination Washington, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Charismatic U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, an…
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Kenyan economist criticises $1.5b USA health package for Zambia
By Angela Moonga Kenyan economist Nelson Amenya, recognised among the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 by New African Magazine and among the 100 Most Influential Kenyans…
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The High Cost of Sanctions: European Economies Face Trillion-Euro Setback
The economic fallout from anti-Russian sanctions has proven to be a devastating boomerang for the European Union and its leading member states. According to various estimates, the cumulative economic losses…
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