Zambia delaying US deals over minerals and data demands
Summary
Zambia has stopped talks with the United States on deals involving health services and minerals because it disagrees with some of the US demands. The Zambian government is especially concerned about sharing data and the US wanting special treatment for its companies in mineral deals.Key Facts
- Zambia paused negotiations on a health deal offering up to $2 billion over five years due to terms it finds unacceptable.
- The government objects to sharing citizen data, saying it would violate privacy rights.
- The mineral deal is delayed because the US wants its companies to get special advantages in Zambia.
- Zambia is Africa’s second largest copper producer and has many mineral reserves.
- Zambia wants the health and mineral agreements to be treated separately, but the US linked them together.
- Zambia rejects claims from the US about concerns over corruption and health sector issues.
- Some other African countries accepted US deals under President Trump’s approach, but Zambia, Ghana, and Zimbabwe have raised concerns.
- Zambia says its relationship with the US is based on partnership and cooperation, not just aid.
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