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Zambia’s post-election crackdown deepens as ex-minister killed, UN alarmed

Politics AfricanQuarters South Africa Bureau AfricanQuarters South Africa Bureau -
Zambia's post-election crackdown has intensified after former minister Mutotwe Kafwaya was killed during a security raid, while the UN warned over opposition arrests.

Zambia Opposition Arrests Overshadow Vote Count as Hichilema Extends Lead

Politics AfricanQuarters East Africa Desk AfricanQuarters East Africa Desk -
The Zambia opposition arrests have raised fresh concerns over the country's presidential election, with opposition figures detained as President Hakainde Hichilema maintains a growing lead in the ongoing vote count.

Zambia Election Results Suspended After Violence, Ballot Theft Reports

Politics AfricanQuarters South Africa Bureau AfricanQuarters South Africa Bureau -
Zambia election results have been suspended nationwide after violence against polling staff and reports of ballot theft during counting. The Electoral Commission of Zambia says it will review the situation within 24 hours before deciding when tallying can resume.

Zambia general election: 5 issues that will decide who runs Lusaka next

Politics Faraji Daraja Faraji Daraja -
The Zambia general election will be decided by jobs, inflation, electricity shortages, Edgar Lungu's burial dispute and the influence of mining money. Here are the five issues shaping Zambia's 2026 vote.

Canadian Mining Giant First Quantum Minerals Accused of Deep Political Influence in Zambia

Business & Economy Faraji Daraja Faraji Daraja -
First Quantum Minerals has denied allegations by Global Witness that it financed Zambia's ruling party, influenced mining policy and backed political campaigns ahead of the country's August 2026 election.
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Consulate Seeks Probe Into Deaths of 3 Nigerians in South Africa

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Three Nigerians in South Africa died in separate incidents across Bloemfontein, Pretoria and Ekurhuleni within four days, prompting diplomatic intervention from Nigeria and renewed calls for thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

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AES integration is moving beyond military cooperation as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger align telecommunications regulation, media governance and economic policies. New agreements suggest the Alliance of Sahel States is steadily building common institutions across the confederation.

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Mali's military says an Abeïbara strike killed at least 50 fighters in Kidal. Independent confirmation remains absent as analysts question casualty claims and the wider security situation.

CBN to Force Banks to Honour Domiciliary Account Withdrawals

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The Central Bank of Nigeria is preparing measures to compel banks to honour domiciliary account withdrawals after complaints from customers who say they are being denied access to their foreign currency funds despite meeting account requirements.

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