Zambia & Kenya

Zambia: Zambia is accusing the United States of tying a $2 billion health assistance deal to access to its critical mineral assets and has rejected the terms, leading to stalled negotiations and accusations of corruption from the U.S. ambassador.

Kenya: A $2.5 billion health agreement between Kenya and the United States has been put on hold following a court challenge over data protection laws.

Zambia: Zambia is specifically mentioned as one of the 20 African countries that will benefit from the zero-tariff arrangement, allowing its goods to enter China duty-free.

Kenya: Kenya is expected to receive a significant boost in its agriculture sector, particularly for products like avocado, macadamia nuts, coffee, tea, and leather, due to improved access to Chinese markets.

Zambia: Zambia has also pushed back on a section of its health deal with the United States, indicating broader concerns among African nations regarding these agreements.

Kenya: A court in Kenya suspended the implementation of its health deal with the United States, pending a case filed by a consumer protection group, highlighting similar data privacy concerns.

Zambia: Zambia is mentioned as one of the countries linked by Liquid Intelligent Technologies' fibre network, positioning Botswana as a regional hub.

Kenya: Kenya is mentioned as one of the countries linked by Liquid Intelligent Technologies' fibre network, positioning Botswana as a regional hub.

Zambia: Zambia recorded significant fuel volume growth for Rubis, reflecting continued network expansion.

Kenya: Kenya contributed to Rubis's Commercial and Industrial fuel business growth but saw its aviation segment remain under pressure.