Zambia hits back after Gonzales remarks trigger rare diplomatic fallout

Zambia’s government has issued its strongest response yet to outgoing United States Ambassador Michael Gonzales, accusing the departing envoy of breaching diplomatic protocol, interfering in domestic affairs and misrepresenting the country’s governance record after his farewell speech triggered one of the most serious public diplomatic disputes seen between Lusaka and Washington in recent years. The […]

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May 5, 2026 - 08:07
Zambia hits back after Gonzales remarks trigger rare diplomatic fallout
Zambia’s government has issued its strongest response yet to outgoing United States Ambassador Michael Gonzales, accusing the departing envoy of breaching diplomatic protocol, interfering in domestic affairs and misrepresenting the country’s governance record after his farewell speech triggered one of the most serious public diplomatic disputes seen between Lusaka and Washington in recent years. The […]
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