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Minerals for aid: Are new US health deals ‘exploiting’ African countries?

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Minerals for aid: Are new US health deals ‘exploiting’ African countries?

Zambia, alongside Zimbabwe, is pushing back against what it perceives as 'lopsided' agreements with the United States, which reportedly seeks health data and minerals in exchange for resuming global health aid. This comes after the US suspended global health aid in late 2025, a move projected to cause a significant increase in child deaths, predominantly in Africa. The article suggests a potential shift towards resource-based deals in US foreign aid policy, raising concerns about exploitation among African nations.

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