Zambia: US cuts aid over 'thefts'
The US threatens to cut supplies of crucial medicines to Zambia over systemic theft
An episode of the Focus on Africa podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "Zambia: US cuts aid over 'thefts'" was published on May 12, 2025 and runs 34 minutes.
May 12, 2025 ·34m · Focus on Africa
Summary
The United States said it was pulling the plug on millions of dollars' worth of aid to Zambia's health sector after the country failed to tackle 'systematic' theft of much needed medicines. The US Ambassador to Zambia, Michael Gozales' said that the "difficult" decision was made after repeated warnings to the Zambian government, to safeguard vital drugs meant for the country's most vulnerable patients. We'll hear analysis.Also, why did the International Court of Justice dismiss Sudan's case of genocide against the United Arab Emirates?And the history behind one of South Africa's official languages, Afrikaans, which celebrates 100 years this year!Presenter: Audrey Brown Technical Producer: Pat Sissons Producers: Bella Hassan and Yvette Twagiramariya Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
Episode Description
The United States said it was pulling the plug on millions of dollars' worth of aid to Zambia's health sector after the country failed to tackle 'systematic' theft of much needed medicines. The US Ambassador to Zambia, Michael Gozales' said that the "difficult" decision was made after repeated warnings to the Zambian government, to safeguard vital drugs meant for the country's most vulnerable patients. We'll hear analysis.
Also, why did the International Court of Justice dismiss Sudan's case of genocide against the United Arab Emirates?
And the history behind one of South Africa's official languages, Afrikaans, which celebrates 100 years this year!
Presenter: Audrey Brown Technical Producer: Pat Sissons Producers: Bella Hassan and Yvette Twagiramariya Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi