Zambia dismisses US health warning after toxic spill in Kitwe’s copper mining area

Zambia dismisses US health warning after toxic spill in Kitwe’s copper mining area

The Zambian government has dismissed claims of dangerous pollution in the Copperbelt mining region, following safety concerns raised by the US embassy. On Wednesday, the US embassy issued a health alert, ordering the immediate withdrawal of its personnel in Kitwe town and nearby areas due to concerns of “widespread contamination of water and soil” linked…

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Africa: Facebook Is the Most Toxic Social Media Platform for Climate Activists – New Survey Suggests

[16th July 2025] – Facebook is the platform where most climate activists report having experienced abuse worldwide, a first ever survey today suggests. Global Witness commissioned the first global survey of land and environmental defenders and climate activists about their online experiences. More than 200 land and environmental defenders across six continents took part, shedding…

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