African state accuses US of tying health deal to minerals access

The proposed agreement includes unacceptable data-sharing terms and demands for preferential treatment for American companies, the Zambian foreign minister has said

Zambia has accused the US of attempting to link a proposed health funding agreement to access to its critical minerals, after Washington’s outgoing envoy criticized Lusaka over alleged corruption, poor governance, and lack of engagement with American assistance programs.

In farewell remarks on April 30...