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UN Resolution vetoed by US       printable version
05 Jun 2025: posted by the editor - Opinion

The US veto deployed against the UN resolution calling for a ceasefire and the immediate distribution of aid in Gaza marks the US as complicit in supporting the ongoing genocide, ethnic cleansing and war crimes currently being committed by Israel.

This is now further compounded by the dismissal by the United States of International Law and the imposition of sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court, including over an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Court blocks burial of former Zambian president over state-family feud

The late Edgar Lungu had reportedly ordered that his successor should not attend his funeral

A South African court has blocked the burial of former President of Zambia Edgar Lungu at a private ceremony just as it was about to begin. The ruling on Wednesday came amid a dispute between the ex-leader's family and the Zam

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12: Complete team preview and squad analysis

New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): As Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 approaches, all 12 franchises have assembled their squads and are gearing up for what promises to be the most competitive season yet. With retained stars, experienced head coaches and exciting new additions, each team is ready to battle for the coveted PKL championship.

Let's dive into how each squad is positioned for the upcoming season, for which

Zambia runs on mostly green power, but households use polluting cooking fuel: study suggests how to fix this

Zambia, like many African countries, is facing a crisis over clean cooking fuel. Over 80% of the population still relies on polluting fuels like charcoal and firewood. This exposes families to toxic indoor air, deepens poverty and gender inequality<

Canadian company suspends operations after African mine death

The decision followed a fatal accident at a pit in Zambia, First Quantum Minerals has reported

Canadian firm First Quantum Minerals has temporarily suspended operations at one of its Trident mines in Zambia following the death of an employee in a dump truck accident.

The incident occurred at a pit at the Sentinel copper mine, located 150km west of Solwezi in the northwestern province of the

UAE leaders condole with Zambian President over passing of former president

ABU DHABI, 10th June, 2025 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, over the passing of former president Edgar Chagwa Lungu.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President,

Zambia set to evacuate nationals from Israel amid regional tensions

LUSAKA, June 27 (Xinhua) -- The Zambian government has begun preparations to evacuate its nationals from Israel amid tensions with between Israel and Iran.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mulambo Haimbe told Parliament on Friday that a total of 177 Zambians have been registered and prioritized for evacuation through the Taba border crossing into Egypt.

"It is important to note th

Namibia gearing up for African Union regional youth games

WINDHOEK, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Namibia is fully prepared to host the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games, said organizing committee chief Ndeulipula Hamutumwa in a statement on Wednesday.

This year's edition of the biennial multi-sport event takes place from July 4 to 13 in Windhoek and Swakopmund, and will feature athletes under 20 from ten Southern African Development Community nations: Ang

Zambia gov't raises concern over declining donor funding for refugee programs

LUSAKA, June 26 (Xinhua) -- The Zambian government has expressed concern over the continued decline in donor funding for refugee programs in the country.

While acknowledging the progress made in improving the welfare of refugees, Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Jack Mwiimbu said on Wednesday that the government is grappling with increasing challenges, primarily due to the dwindling financial suppo

Zambia utility cuts daily power supply to 5 hours for residential customers

LUSAKA, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Zambia's state-run power utility Zesco Limited has said its residential customers will now have only five hours of electricity supply, down from seven, due to reduced generation capacity.

The announcement was made Wednesday following the shutdown of one generator at a coal-fired power plant, which led to a loss of 150 megawatts from the national grid.

"This loss further constra

Zambia's economy grows 4.5 pct in Q1

LUSAKA, June 26 (Xinhua) -- Zambia's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 4.5 percent in the first quarter of 2025, representing a 2.3 percentage point increase compared to the same period last year, the country's statistics agency said on Thursday.

According to the Zambia Statistics Agency, the growth was driven by strong performance in agriculture, forestry and fishing; mining and quarrying; information and co

Zambia confirms one peacemaking soldier killed in Central African Republic

LUSAKA, June 23 (Xinhua) -- One Zambian soldier was killed and another injured during a peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic, a government official said on Monday.

Ministry of Defense Permanent Secretary Mambo Hamaundu said the soldier was killed last Friday when Zambian peacekeepers, part of the United Nations peacekeeping mission, came under fire.

He said the attack also left another Zam

UN chief condemns attack on peacekeepers in Central African Republic

UNITED NATIONS, June 22 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday condemned Friday's attack by unidentified armed elements on a patrol of the UN peacekeeping force in the Central African Republic (CAR), said his spokesman.

The attack, which occurred along the Birao-Am Dafock axis in Vakaga Prefecture, resulted in the death of a Zambian peacekeeper and the injury of another.

Noting that a

Central African Republic at Delicate Juncture ahead of Election Cycle, Peacekeeping Chief TellsSecurity Council, Urging International Support to Strengthen Democracy

As it prepares to hold elections, the Central African Republic stands at a delicate juncture, and international support is key to consolidate its unique opportunity to strengthen democracy and national reconciliation, the Security Council heard today from the top UN peacekeeping official, as well as the country’s representative.

“This year is of particular significance for the Centr

Secretary-General Condemns Attack against Mission in Central African Republic

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attack by unidentified armed elements on 20 June against a patrol of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), which resulted in the death of a Zambian peacekeeper and th

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