Tag Archives: Africa

30Apr/23

The book “China in Africa, the Zambia Story” by Ambassador Anthony Mukwita

April 30, 2023EconomyAfrica, Anthony Mukwita, China, China–Zambia relations, Countries, Foreign relations of Zambia, Geography of Africa, Germany, Lusaka, Outline of Zambia, Zambiaadmin

27 April 2023 /Economy/ — The book “China in Africa, the Zambia Story” by Ambassador Anthony Mukwita tells the story of the relationship between China and Zambia. The book begins with a brief history of Zambia, followed by a discussion of China’s economic and political interests in Africa. Mukwita then goes on to describe the various ways in which China has interacted with Zambia, including through trade, investment, and aid. He also discusses the impact of China’s presence in Zambia on the country’s economy, politics, and society.

Here are some of the key takeaways from the book: Continue reading →

28Apr/23

Kenneth Kaunda Day

April 28, 2023PoliticsAfrica, Christianity in Zambia, Countries, Frederick Chiluba, Kenneth Kaunda, Kenneth Kaunda Day, Northern Rhodesia, Presidents of Zambia, Prime Ministers of Zambia, Simon Kapwepwe, United National Independence Party, Zambia, Zambian people, Zimbabweadmin

Kenneth Kaunda Day is a day to celebrate the life and legacy of Kenneth Kaunda. Kaunda served as president of Zambia for 27 years. During his time in office, he oversaw the country’s transition from a colony to an independent nation. He was a great leader who helped to shape Zambia into the country that it is today. Continue reading →

24Apr/23

Sudan: violence between army and militia is a symptom of an old disease that is destroying Africa

April 24, 2023Conflict and WarAbdel Fattah al-Burhan, Afghanistan, Africa, Central African Republic, Countries, Creative Commons, Dyck Advisory Group, Egypt, Federal republics, Hemedti, Iraq, Janjaweed, Khartoum, Least developed countries, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the United Nations, Meroe Gold, Mobutu Sese Seko, Mohamed Hamdan, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Moscow, Mozambique, Omar al-Bashir, Paul Jackson, Politics of Sudan, Rapid Support Forces, Robert Mugabe, Russia, South Africa, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, War in Darfur, Yemen, Yevgeny Prigozhin, Zimbabweadmin

Paul Jackson, University of Birmingham

A three-day ceasefire to mark the Islamic festival of Eid-al-Fitr in Khartoum appears to be dead in the water as fighting continues in the Sudanese capital. According to the World Health Organization, more than 330 people have been killed over the past week. Now, with reports emerging that arms are being sent from Egypt and Libya, there are growing fears the situation could develop into a civil war that could draw in regional powers.

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22Apr/23

The gold rush contributes to the Sudan crisis

April 22, 2023Conflict and WarAfrica, California Gold Rush, Continents, Federal republics, Geography of Africa, Gold mining, Gold rush, Hydraulic engineering, Least developed countries, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the United Nations, Sudanadmin

April 21, 2023 /Conflict and War/ –The discovery of gold in the Sahel has had a significant impact on the region, both positive and negative. On the one hand, it has brought much-needed economic development and opportunity to some of the poorest countries in the world. On the other hand, it has also led to increased conflict and instability. Continue reading →

18Apr/23

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) of Zambia on trade-based money laundering (TBML)

April 18, 2023EconomyAfrica, Articles, Corruption, Corruption in Russia, Financial regulation, Geography of Africa, Money laundering, Police corruption, Political corruption, Tax evasion, Terrorism, Zambiaadmin

April 18, 2023 /Business/ — The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) of Zambia has published a report on trade-based money laundering (TBML) in the country. The report found that TBML is a serious threat to the Zambian economy and that it is being used to finance a variety of criminal activities, including terrorism, corruption, and drug trafficking.

The report identified a number of factors that make Zambia vulnerable to TBML, including: Continue reading →

17Apr/23

The reason violence has erupted in Sudan

April 17, 2023Conflict and War2018–19 Sudanese protests, Abdalla Hamdok, Africa, Countries, Federal republics, Geography of Africa, Least developed countries, Member states of the African Union, Member states of the United Nations, Military dictatorships, Omar al-Bashir, Sudan, Transitional Military Council, United Kingdom, United Statesadmin

April 17, 2023 /World/ — Violence erupted in Sudan on April 11, 2023, when the country’s military, known as the Transitional Military Council (TMC), dissolved the Sovereign Council, the joint civilian-military body that had been governing the country since the overthrow of Omar al-Bashir in 2019. The TMC also detained several civilian leaders, including Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok.

The violence has been met with widespread international condemnation, and the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union have all imposed sanctions on the TMC. The African Union has also suspended Sudan from its activities.
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16Apr/23

Zambia’s Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba

April 16, 2023CrimeAfrica, Countries, Graphel Musamba, Hakainde Hichilema, Inspector, Law enforcement, Lemmy Kajoba, Musamba, Police officer, Zambiaadmin

Musamba is a welcome addition to the Zambian government. He is a highly qualified and experienced police officer who is committed to public service. He is also a strong advocate for human rights and the rule of law. I am confident that he will be an effective Inspector General of Police and that he will make a positive contribution to the Zambian people. Continue reading →

11Apr/23

Highly Anticipated Documentary ‘The Kings of Kilimanjaro’ Sets the Record Straight about Black Indigenous Mountain Guides and Marks Culmination of Four-Year Journey for The Frank Bros

April 11, 2023TravelAfrica, Chaga people, Continents, Geography of Africa, Kilimanjaro Region, Marangu, Moshi, Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaroadmin

Making its world premiere, “The Kings of Kilimanjaro” marks the culmination of a four-year journey for the filmmaking duo, The Frank Bros. Shot during an exciting climb up the mountain, the film offers an immersive look into the little-known world of the Black Indigenous Chagga Mountain Guides. Conveniently forgotten by history, these incredible athletes – chefs and porters and guides – are the ones who make each ascent of the legendary Mt. Kilimanjaro possible. Continue reading

03Apr/23

Remarks by Vice President Harris and President Hichilema of Zambia in Joint Press Conference

April 3, 2023PoliticsAbuja, Africa, Annie Linskey, Beijing, Biden, BlackRock, China, Chris Megerian, Costa Rica, Countries, Donald Trump, Ghana, Hakainde Hichilema, Honorable Madam Kamala Harris, India, John Kennedy, John Lewis, Kamala Harris, Kenneth Kaunda, Lusaka, Martin Luther King, Masauso Mkwayaya, Michael Sata, Netherlands, Nigeria, Presidents of Zambia, Pretoria, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Stephanie Kunda, Tanzania, United States, Vladimir Putin, Washington, Washington, D.C., Zambia, Zambia National Broadcasting Corporationadmin

State House
Lusaka, Zambia

3:37 P.M. CAT

ZAMBIAN OFFICIAL: Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia; Honorable Madam Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States of America; cabinet ministers present from both countries; members of the press; distinguished invited guests; ladies and gentlemen: Welcome to the press conference being held here at State House this afternoon.

And to begin the process, I now have the singular honor and privilege to call upon the President of the Republic of Zambia to deliver his remarks.
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26Oct/22

MWC AFRICA 2022 SHOWCASES THE MASSIVE POTENTIAL OF THE MOBILE ECONOMY FOR PEOPLE ACROSS AFRICA

October 26, 2022MobileAfrica, Continents, Countries, GSMA, H.E. Paul Kagame, Kagame, Kigali, Mats, Mats Granryd, Paul Kagame, Rwandaadmin

MWC Africa: The GSMA’s first in-person MWC Africa opened its doors today in Kigali, Rwanda with a fireside chat between H.E. Paul Kagame, the President of the Republic of Rwanda and Mats Granryd, Director General, GSMA. Continue reading

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