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U.S. Leverages Health Aid for Zambia's Mineral Access

4/11/2026

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The United States uses health aid as leverage to access Zambia's critical minerals.
Zambia relies on U.S. funding for HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria treatment.
Zambia is hesitant to sign a deal tying health support to mineral access.
The U.S. has proposed $1 billion in health funding over five years.
Activists warn the approach could jeopardize health and hurt U.S. credibility in Africa as Zambia and Zimbabwe push back.

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Story summary

The United States uses health aid as leverage to access Zambia's critical minerals.
Zambia relies on U.S. funding for HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria treatment.
Zambia is hesitant to sign a deal tying health support to mineral access.
The U.S. has proposed $1 billion in health funding over five years.
Activists warn the approach could jeopardize health and hurt U.S. credibility in Africa as Zambia and Zimbabwe push back.