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Africa & World
Zambia Elected to UN Human Rights Council for 20272029 Term
Zambia has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2027–2029...
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Politics
President Hichilema Thanks UN Members for Electing Zambia to Human Rights Council
President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked United Nations member states for electing Zambia to the UN...
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Politics
Zambia a bastion of peace – HH
President Hakainde Hichilema has told the United Nations General Assembly that Zambia remains peaceful, stable and open for partnerships and investment, urging the international community to support the country’s development agenda.
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Africa & World
Zambians in U.S demand UN action, sanctions over post-election crackdown
Concerned Zambians in the United States demonstrated outside the United Nations in New York on Saturday, calling for urgent international action over what they described as a serious deterioration in human rights, democratic governance, civic space and the rule of law following Zambia’s August 13…
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Business
Haimbe Dismisses Diaspora Protest Rumors at Unga81, Says Zambians Welcome Election Outcomes
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe has dismissed social media rumors claiming that Zambians in the diaspora staged protests at the United Nations Headquarters, assuring that the country’s delegation was warmly received. Speaking on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United…
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Crime & Courts
UPND Calls on UN to Stop Labeling Suspected Militia as Political Detainees
The United Party for National Development has called on the United Nations to stop classifying individuals suspected of involvement in militia or insurgency activities as political detainees, arguing that such cases should instead be handled through Zambia’s established legal institutions. In a statement issued by…
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Politics
Haimbe arrives in New York for UN General Assembly
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe is leading a Zambian delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he will represent President Hakainde Hichilema during the high-level debate.
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Politics
Hh Explains Unga Absence
President Hakainde Hichilema says he has stayed away from the United Nations General Assembly for the third consecutive year, citing the need to cut the size of official delegations, shorten their stay and ensure prudent use of public resources. But beyond his decision to remain…
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Africa & World
REA, UNHCR rekindle electricity partnership
DOREEN NAWA Lusaka RURAL Electrification Authority (REA) and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have renewed their partnership to expand electricity access to refugee settlements and surrounding host communities across Zambia. The two organisations signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing…
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Africa & World
Zambia Urges Action on UN Future Pact
Zambia has called for urgent action to translate the United Nations Pact for the Future into measurable national outcomes. Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe says implementation of the pact must be a collective responsibility, with countries moving beyond global commitments to address…
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Politics
Zambia Takes Grow Zambia Agenda to Unga81
Zambia has used the opening of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) to pursue new diplomatic partnerships aimed at expanding markets, investment and economic opportunities. Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mr Mulambo Haimbe, who is representing President Hakainde Hichilema at UNGA81 in New…
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Business
Zambia targets investment, peace architecture at UNGA81
Zambia will seek to mobilise technical assistance, development finance and strategic investment while aligning United Nations programmes more closely with its national priorities during the 81st UN General Assembly, the government said. The government will also seek support for a National Architecture for Peace, establish…
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Business
Zambia and EU Reaffirm Strong Partnership at Unga81
European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela has praised Zambia as a beacon of democracy, encouraging both sides to look ahead while maintaining respect for the rule of law. The reaffirmation took place during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations…
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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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Africa & World
UN Calls for Release of Political Detainees in Zambia
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, Gina Romero, has called on the Zambian Government to release political detainees, respect fundamental freedoms and urgently restore democratic accountability. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Ms. Romero has…
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Africa & World
Zambia elected to UNHRC for 2027 2029 term
CHOMBA MUSIKA Lusaka ZAMBIA has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2027-2029 term, marking a significant milestone in the country’s multilateral diplomacy. The election yesterday by the UN General Assembly at the ongoing 81st Session at the UN headquarters…
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Africa & World
Zambia selected for UN critical minerals support mechanism
Zambia has been selected as one of six countries to receive support under a new United Nations mechanism aimed at helping resource-rich developing countries capture more value from critical minerals used in the global energy transition. UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, announced the Country Support Mechanism…
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Politics
Haimbe Refutes Claims of Anti-Zambia Protests at UN Headquarters
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe has refuted claims that Zambians in the diaspora staged protests against Zambia at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. According to a statement issued by First Secretary Press and Public, Permanent Mission of the Republic of…
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Business
Muntali Bids Farewell as UN Resident Coordinator, Hichilema Hails Partnership
Outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator in Zambia, Beatrice Muntali, has bid farewell to the country after four years of service, expressing confidence that Zambia and the UN will continue working together to advance sustainable development. Ms Muntali, who served from 2022 to 2026, says Zambia…
