Zambia Current Affairs 2026: Copper, Critical Minerals and India-Africa Relations

UPSC Relevance: International Relations | Critical Minerals | Mapping

Capital

Lusaka

Geography

Zambia is a landlocked country in southern Africa.

Major River

Zambezi River

Key Resource

Zambia is one of Africa's important copper-producing countries.

Why Important for India?

India has revived discussions with Zambia regarding investment opportunities in copper and other critical minerals, reflecting India's strategy to diversify critical-mineral supply chains.

Important Feature

Victoria Falls lies on the Zambezi River along the Zambia-Zimbabwe border.

Prelims Pointer: Zambia has no coastline.