The Latest Breaking News from Hakainde Hichilema

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has asked French President Emmanuel Macron to use his global influence to help move forward a long-delayed restructuring of Zambia’s foreign debt, after its default in 2020.

US vice-president Kamala Harris’s recent visit to Zambia is an example the country’s increased engagement with western nations. It gave fresh impetus to the view that Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema is strongly aligning the country to the west.

President Hakainde Hichilema has received praise in the west for his reforms but repressive laws remain on the statutes despite promises to repeal them

Zambia’s Budding Democracy Earns Praise From Biden Administration

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Half a century ago, the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (Tazara) stood out as a crucial symbol of Africa’s struggle for independence. The 1,860km-long railway connects Kapiri Mposhi in Zambia with Dar es Salaam at the Indian Ocean.

Years of mismanagement have led to soaring debt levels, but critics say that without meaningful relief, austerity will continue

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, received a written message from Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, concerning strengthening relations between the two countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday. The message was received by Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs,…

The Zambian leader, elected into office last August, says a salary was not his motivation for seeking public office.