LUSAKA, Zambia — The Zambian government has suspended negotiations with the United States over multi-billion dollar deals, citing unacceptable terms and demands for preferential treatment.
The halt in the agreements includes a health deal valued at up to $2 billion and a minerals deal, reflecting a growing trend among African nations to protect their mineral wealth and data sovereignty.
The Zambian government’s decision to delay the health deal stems from concerns over data sharing, which it considers a violation of citizens’rights, and the U. S. ‘s insistence on preferential treatment for its companies in the minerals deal.
This move underscores the complex nature of international relations and the challenges of balancing economic development with national interests.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: aljazeera
Source: Reuters
