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Morocco vs Zambia Futsal: Kick-Off Time, TV Channel and AFCON 2026 Qualification Stakes

Morocco’s national futsal team will face Zambia on Wednesday in their second group-stage match of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in futsal, with the Atlas Lions seeking another victory to strengthen their chances of reaching the knockout stage. The Moroccan side enters the encounter after......

Zambia reaches preliminary $1.47 billion financing agreement with the IMF

Zambia has reached a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a $1.47 billion financing programme designed to support the country's balance of payments, help finance the national budget and strengthen economic stability. The proposed arrangement would run for 36 months......

Zambia: Hakainde Hichilema Begins Second Term Amid Tense Electoral Climate

Zambia is opening a new political chapter in a particularly tense context. Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in on Tuesday, September 1, for a second presidential term, following a contested election that raises many questions about its conduct. The inauguration ceremony comes as his main opponent, Brian......

Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema leads presidential election with more than half of votes counted

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has taken a strong lead in the country’s presidential election, according to preliminary results released by the Electoral Commission of Zambia. With ballots from 135 of the country’s 226 constituencies counted, Hichilema had secured 1,544,140 votes,......

Zimbabwe ferry disaster death toll rises to 44 on Lake Kariba

The death toll from the capsizing of an overcrowded ferry on Lake Kariba in northern Zimbabwe has risen to 44, according to local authorities, while search and rescue teams continue working to establish the full number of victims and missing passengers. The vessel was reportedly designed to carry no......

Zambia rejects US aid deal tying health funding to mining access

Zambia has refused a proposed agreement with the United States that would link more than $1 billion in health funding to expanded access for US companies to the country’s mineral resources, drawing criticism from health advocates and lawmakers. The draft deal, first reported by The Guardian, outlines......

Sektioui praises Hakimi, says he fully deserves Ballon d’Or

Morocco coach Tarik Sektioui has stated that Achraf Hakimi is a deserving candidate for the prestigious Ballon d’Or, citing the player’s exceptional talent and personal values. Sektioui made the remarks following Morocco’s 3-1 victory over Zambia in the African Nations Championship,......

Morocco and Zambia battle to a thrilling draw in WAFCON opener

Morocco’s women’s national team launched their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign with a fiercely contested 2-2 draw against Zambia on Saturday. The match showcased determination and tactical prowess from both sides, setting the stage for a promising tournament. After......

Strengthening ties: Morocco and Zambia’s commitment to bilateral cooperation

Morocco is making strides in expanding its diplomatic and economic partnerships across Africa. In a significant meeting held in Rabat, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita welcomed Caleb Fundanga, the special envoy of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema. Fundanga delivered a written message from President......