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Zambia’s Toxic Mine Disaster Sparks Battle Over Accountability as China Faces Scrutiny

When the mine dam gave way, Lamec already had misgivings about safety at the Chinese-operated copper site in northern Zambia. He says damaged protective gear often goes unreplaced, forcing workers…

Zambia’s ‘Fix-It’ President Faces Rising Public Anger After Stone-Pelting Incident

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema is pushing back strongly after a turbulent month in which he was forced to duck and flee from a crowd that hurled stones at him during…