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Zambia: Oblate Bishop Paul Duffy Attacked for Speaking on Behalf of the Poor January 21st, 2010

Oblate Bishop Paul Duffy of Mongu diocese, who has been doing missionary work for the last 25 years in Zambia’s Western Province, called on the Government of Zambia to help the poor by fulfilling a campaign promise to rebuild the main road and provide more economic opportunities for local people.

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Zambia Election Update October 31st, 2008

Many thanks to Father Singini Nacidze OMI and his staff in Lusaka for sending the following update on the recent presidential elections in Zambia.

On October 30, Zambia went to the polls to choose its fourth republican president to replace President Levy Patrick Mwanawasa who died on August 19, in France.

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Universal Action Now – 17th International AIDS Conference to be Held in Mexico City July 28th, 2008

The worldwide gathering to focus on global HIV/AIDS policy proposals, scientific development and programs will run from August 3-8 in Mexico City, Mexico. The International AIDS Conference (AIDS2008) brings together some 25,000 stakeholders to share experiences, draw lessons and plan ahead to combat the global AIDS pandemic. Those expected to attend the conference include HIV-positive people, religious groups, business organizations, research scientists, youth, civil society and governmental leaders.

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Zambia: International Mining Companies Threaten Legal Action February 15th, 2008

International Mining companies in Zambia have rejected new royalty and tax regimes and have threatened to take international legal action against the Government of Zambia for these proposals, according to the Times of Zambia, February 12.

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Vulture Fund Wins $15 million from Zambia April 25th, 2007

Jubilee USA Debt campaign urges Congress, President Bush to Take Immediate Action

Tuesday, April 24, 2007 — Today at the UK Royal Court of Justice in London, a judge ruled that Zambia must pay $15.4 million plus a yet to be determined share of legal costs to Donegal International, a vulture fund that had sued Zambia for more than $50 million.

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Debt Relief in Zambia: A Report from Jubilee USA March 1st, 2007

A Jubilee USA delegation traveled to Zambia in January to see the impact of recent debt relief in that country. Members of that delegation were in neighboring Kenya for the World Social Forum in January. They compiled a trip report outlining their observations. Excerpts of the report are given below.

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