United Nations
Zambian coverage mentioning united nations, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
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Politics
U.S. Plans $725 Million Payment Toward UN Debt
Trump administration has notified Congress of plans to allocate $725 million to the United Nations as part of efforts to address outstanding U.S. contributions. The proposed payment would cover only a portion of the billions of dollars the United Nations says Washington owes, while the…
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Sport
2026 FIFA World Cup Set to Commence Today
The countdown is almost over as the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off today, marking the start of the biggest edition of the tournament in football history. For the first time ever, 48 teams will compete across three host nations, the United…
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Health
Zambia Rebukes US Ambassador’s Remarks as Undiplomatic
THE Zambian government has described remarks attributed to outgoing United States Ambassador Michael Gonzales as undiplomatic and inconsistent with mutual respect between sovereign nations. This follows a farewell message delivered by Gonzales during a reception held in his honour on April 30, 2026, at the…
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Sport
Belgium knock hosts USA out of World Cup
334 Views The United States’ World Cup journey came to an end on July 6 after a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16, making them the last of the three host nations to exit the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match was…
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Politics
Mundubile, Makebi Linked to Zimbabwean Militia Group as Zimeye Raises Alarm with UN.
A Zimbabwean investigative journalist has alerted the United Nations headquarters over allegations that individuals linked to a dangerous militia group are being sheltered at the UN office in Lusaka. The journalist, who runs the ZimEye platform, is understood to have contacted the
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Politics
UN Dispels Fake Reportsof Electoral Observations Mission in Zambia
August 23, 2026 The United Nations (UN) in Zambia has dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting that it deployed an electoral observation mission for Zambia’s August 13, 2026 General Election. The UN says it did not deploy election observers and has no electoral observation…
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Politics
UN sends representative as pressure mounts to hand over Mundubile, Zulu
2,329 Views LUSAKA — The United Nations has sent a representative to engage the Zambian authorities over the continued stay of NRP-UP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu at a UN facility in Lusaka, as Government continues to push for the…
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Politics
Tonse Alliance seeks AU intervention over Zambia post-election crisis
The Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance has written to African Union Chairperson President, Évariste Ndayishimiye, seeking urgent intervention in Zambia’s post-election situation, citing the killing of an opposition leader, the refuge of presidential candidates at United Nations premises, and an expiring constitutional remedy. In a letter dated August…
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Politics
Zambia thanks outgoing UN Resident Coordinator Beatrice Mutali
GOVERNMENT has commended outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator Beatrice Mutali for her “dedicated service and invaluable contribution” to the country’s development during her four-year tenure. Vice President Dr. W.K. Mutale-Nalumango said the government and people of Zambia expressed “profound appreciation” for Ms. Mutali’s partnership, commitment…
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Business
ECA Calls on SADC to turn mineral, agricultural wealth into industrial prosperity
MARGARET CHISANGA Lusaka THE United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states to accelerate the transformation of the region’s vast mineral and agricultural wealth into industrial production and regional value chains. Addressing Heads of State…
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Africa & World
Front-line aid workers and health workers honoured on World Humanitarian day
MARGARET CHISANGA Lusaka FRONT-LINE aid workers and health workers, who often risk their lives while trying to safeguard women and their babies in the world’s most dangerous settings, have been honoured for their work. In a statement to mark World Humanitarian day, United Nations Population…
