Zambia warns envoys after US ambassador reveals 'systematic' theft of medical aid

The foreign minister says raising concerns publicly amounts to interference in domestic affairs.

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Mulambo Haimbe said there was an "increasing tendency" by envoys to ignore diplomatic channels, and this could undermine the "spirit of mutual respect".

He did not name anyone, but his comments were seen as being directed at the US ambassador to Lusaka, Michael Gonzales.

Last week, Gonzales called a press conference to announce that the US was cutting $50m (£37m) of health aid to Zambia because of the theft of life-saving medications that the US had provided for patients.

He added that he had decided to go public after holding more than 30 fruitless meetings with senior Zambian officials.

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