Lusaka: When Doris Phiri arrived at the Handloom and Textile Technology Association of Zambia (HATTAZ) as an intern, the organization was still finding its feet. It had been recently registered, was operating under the Cotton Association of Zambia, an…
Hunger in Zambia Set to Dramatically Worsen as El Niño Looms
Lusaka: The number of people facing crisis levels of hunger in Zambia is projected to jump 72%, as anticipated El Niño drought and the conflict in the Middle East threaten to push more families into hunger, Save the Children said.
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Zambian Opposition Leader Brian Mundubile in Police Custody Amid National Security Allegations
Lusaka: Zambian opposition leader and presidential election runner-up Brian Mundubile was in police custody and undergoing questioning, as reported by the state broadcaster ZNBC. This development follows two weeks after a disputed presidential electio…
Nigerian Armed Groups Collect Nearly $6 Million in Ransoms, Study Reveals
Lagos: Courts across Nigeria have reopened following a three-day closure, marking the resumption of judicial activities in the country. The brief closure had temporarily halted court proceedings, affecting many ongoing cases and legal processes.
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Zambia: Closing Courts Curbs Access to Justice
Lusaka: Zambian authorities suddenly closed and cordoned off the courts without credible explanation on August 24, 2026, effectively blocking the filing of any legal challenges to the results of the August 13 presidential election, Human Rights Watch …