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U.S. suspends aid to Somalia after dispute over demolished World Food Programme warehouse

Relations between Somalia and the United States have deteriorated after Washington announced it would pause further assistance that benefits the government in Mogadishu, ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 9, 20260

Economy

Kwacha extends record-breaking rally as Zambia opts for new IMF programme

The Zambian Kwacha continued its record-breaking rally after authorities signalled a strategic shift toward negotiating a fresh International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme rather ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 9, 20260

International

Shock as U.S. withdraws from 66 international agreements, 31 affiliated with United Nations

The United States will withdraw from more than five dozen international collaborations, including several United Nations treaties and organizations focused on climate change ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 8, 20260

Power and Politics

Zambia set to host extraordinary defence meeting of Great Lakes Region on eastern DRC crisis

The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) is set to convene an Extraordinary Meeting of its Committee of Ministers of Defence ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 8, 20260

Economy

Zambian govt resolves not to seek one-year extension of current IMF Extended Credit Facility programme

The Zambian government has announced that it will not pursue a one-year extension of its current International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Credit Facility ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 8, 20260

‘I’m the number one spy,’ Hichilema explains how he he outsmarted foes on Bill 7; lobbies for Southern Province votes

President Hakainde Hichilema has described himself as the country’s ‘number one spy,’ saying he was fully aware of opposition political party tactics and ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 8, 20260

International

Trump warns Venezuela to cooperate or face further military action

United States (U.S) President, Donald Trump, has warned that Washington could launch a second military operation in Venezuela if its interim government does ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 8, 20260

Mobility Africa

Passenger train services to resume Feb 10 between Zambia and Tanzania, TAZARA announces after 7 months suspension

The Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has reaffirmed its commitment to restoring safe, reliable and affordable passenger rail services as part of its broader ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 7, 20260

Economy

8 African economies flagged for money laundering face increasing pressure under global financial scrutiny (See list)

As 2026 begins, several African economies are under growing pressure from stricter global financial compliance standards, with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 7, 20260

‘No cause for alarm,’ Govt says use of Renminbi for mining taxes strategic, urges Zambians not to panic

Government says its decision to allow some mining taxes to be paid in the Chinese currency, the Renminbi, is a strategic intervention aimed ...

By Bumba MulengaJanuary 7, 20260

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