Africa

Friday 9 October 2026Afternoon Update, 9 October 2026 · 14:01 CAT

Zambia and the world, three times a day

World · Sport

Court of Arbitration for Sport hears Senegal’s appeal over the AFCON title

Nine months after a chaotic final, the Court of Arbitration for Sport has heard Senegal's appeal against losing the Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco. A verdict is expected within days.

9 Oct, 14:00 CAT

World · Society

Vehicles burned and shops looted in South Africa during protests over an asylum ruling

Anti-immigration protests turned violent in Soweto and Durban on Thursday, with police reporting 24 vehicles set alight and foreign-owned shops looted. The government says it will change how it applies the court ruling.

9 Oct, 13:59 CAT

Zambia · Health

Zambia signs five-year health deal with the US after dropping the specimen-sharing clause

Zambia and the United States signed a five-year health financing agreement in Lusaka on Thursday, the BBC reports. The Health Minister says the clause on sending biological specimens to the US was removed before signing.

9 Oct, 13:58 CAT

Zambia · Economy

Zambia opens talks with the IMF on a new programme focused on growth and jobs

An IMF mission is in Lusaka until 10 October to discuss a successor to Zambia's Extended Credit Facility, with the 2027 budget on the agenda.

9 Oct, 13:58 CAT

Zambia · Politics

Nelly Mutti re-elected Speaker as the 14th National Assembly begins

Nelly Mutti was returned as Speaker of the National Assembly at the first sitting of the 14th Assembly, with two deputy speakers also elected.

9 Oct, 13:58 CAT