Zambia: Government postpones RightsCon 2026 Lusaka summit

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: April 29, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: Government postpones RightsCon 2026 Lusaka summit

The Zambian government has announced the postponement of the RightsCon 2026 summit scheduled to take place in Lusaka. This decision was made due to unforeseen circumstances, although specific details have not been disclosed. Organizers are currently working on new dates for the event, which focuses on digital rights and technology.

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