Zambia delaying US deals over minerals and data demands

Zambia has suspended negotiations with the United States on multi-billion dollar deals for health services and minerals due to Washington's "unacceptable" terms. The proposed agreements have stalled over demands for preferential treatment and data sharing, which Zambia considers would violate citizens' rights. Zambia is concerned about the coupling of the two agreements, with the US making the conclusion of the health deal dependent on the minerals deal. The country is Africa's second leading copper producer and has significant mineral reserves.