Episode

When freedom of expression hit a wall in Zambia

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DW AfricaLink
Published
May 6, 2026
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1550
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Summary

Zambia abruptly canceled an international conference on human rights in the digital age — allegedly after Chinese interference. Questions are now swirling about censorship, sovereignty, and the shrinking space for free expression in southern Africa.