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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Airspace above Venezuela must be considered closed – Trump
The US president has said his country will take action on land against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela ‘very soon’ Airspace “above and surrounding” Venezuela is now closed, US President Donald…
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Trump and Vance not invited to Dick Cheney’s funeral, but all four living former vice presidents attending
Former Vice President Dick Cheney Past presidents and politicians of both parties will gather Thursday in Washington, DC, for former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral — sending off a key figure of…
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African Union monitors say Tanzanian poll did not meet international standards
The African Union observer mission for Tanzania’s recent violence-marred elections said on Wednesday that the polls failed to meet international democratic standards. In a statement, the continental body said monitors…
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