Accountability, the Church, and the State: A Deeper Look at the Archbishop Banda Case and Its National Implications

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This statement defends the legal accountability of a Catholic Archbishop by distinguishing between individual misconduct and institutional integrity. It argues that prosecuting a religious leader for alleged crimes is not an attack on the Church, which remains a vital voice for governance and poverty alleviation. The core insight is that true nation-building requires upholding the rule of law universally, without allowing individual cases to be misconstrued as institutional persecution. The practical takeaway is a call to separate legal proceedings from broader religious or political narratives to maintain focusContinue Reading

Kambwili’s New Year Call: Unity Over Infighting as PF Eyes 2026 Comeback

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In a New Year’s address, Zambian opposition leader Chishimba Kambwili urges his Patriotic Front (PF) party to unify and prioritize winning the 2026 general elections, despite recent internal conflicts. He simultaneously calls for national prayers for Archbishop Alick Banda, who faces a legal hearing with the Drug Enforcement Commission, intertwining political strategy with a show of solidarity for a religious figure. This dual focus highlights a tactical effort to consolidate party support while appealing to broader nationalContinue Reading

President Hichilema celebrates as Bill 7 passes second reading – Zambian Eye

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Zambia’s Constitutional Amendment Bill 7 has passed a critical parliamentary stage, a milestone President Hichilema frames as a victory for national democracy over partisan division. He emphasizes that the robust, often contentious, debate has ultimately strengthened the nation’s democratic fabric by respecting the legislative outcome. The President now calls for unified action, urging all political factions and civil society to pivot from debate to collaborative national development. This positions the bill’s passage not just as a political achievement, but as a necessary catalystContinue Reading

COMESA deploys election observers in Zambia: Country go…

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Zambia Invites EU to Observe 2026 General Elections Strengthening Democratic Ties Between Zambia and the EU Zambia has officially invited the European Union to observe its 2026 General Elections, reinforcing its commitment to democratic governance and electoral transparency. Key Meeting in Brussels The invitation was extended by Minister of ForeignContinue Reading

China Boosts Zambia’s HIV Fight with 5,000 Test Kit Donation

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China Donates 5,000 HIV Test Kits to Zambia to Strengthen Public Health Efforts Key Partnership in Health Sector Announced at Zambia-China Cooperation Conference The Government of the People’s Republic of China has donated 5,000 HIV test kits to Zambia, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the country’s public health initiatives. TheContinue Reading

China Steps In to Aid Zambia’s HIV Fight After US Withdraws Support

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China Pledges Support to Zambia in HIV Fight Following U.S. Aid Withdrawal Strengthening Health Collaboration Between Nations China has announced its readiness to assist Zambia in combating HIV following the withdrawal of aid by the United States government. The commitment was made during a meeting between Chinese Embassy Deputy ChiefContinue Reading

President Bio Marks 61st Birthday with Transformational Leadership Colloquium in Freetown

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President Bio Celebrates 61st Birthday with Inspiring Leadership Colloquium in Freetown His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio A Celebration of Leadership and Vision In a remarkable fusion of celebration and statesmanship, His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio marked his 61st birthday on May 12, 2025, by championing transformationalContinue Reading

Africa’s Democracy Dilemma: Can New Leaders Like Traore Make the Continent Great Again?

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Africa and the Fifty Shades of Democracy: Can the Continent Be Great Again? Strange Bedfellows: Trump and Traore’s Contrasting Visions Donald Trump and Ibrahim Traore, though vastly different leaders, share a common goal: making their respective nations great again. Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan contrasts sharply with Traore’s visionContinue Reading

“UPND’s 2026 Reckoning: Why Zambia’s People, Not Opposition, Hold the Real Power”

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The Real Opposition Is the People: UPND’s Blind Spot Ahead of 2026 Zambia’s political landscape is shifting, and the UPND may be underestimating the true force of opposition—the people. UPND’s Misguided Confidence in a “Fragmented Opposition” The UPND government continues to dismiss Zambia’s political opposition as fragmented, believing this divisionContinue Reading

Trumpocracy and the Erosion of Democracy: A Warning for Africa and the World

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Democracy Dies When Raw Power Rules and Lawlessness is Legalized Abdulai Mansaray, author The Decline of American Democracy Under Trumpocracy Before Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, observers familiar with African democracy recognized striking parallels between his administration and authoritarian regimes. Historically, America positioned itself as the global standard-bearer of democracy,Continue Reading