In Zambia, programs that train journalists in responsible use of artificial intelligence and engage lawmakers on regulation of technology have been shut down.

Date: 6/25

Region: Africa

Country: Zambia

Topic: Governance & Rights

Policy Lens: Democracy & Governance

Entry Type: Operational Impact

Additional Context: This information comes from the Internews report, "Crisis in Journalism: The Impact of the US Government Funding Cuts on Global Media" published in June 2025. The research was led by Internews Europe in close collaboration with three consortia of media development organisations brought together under the European Commission’s Thematic Framework Partnership Agreement for Human Rights and Democracy. The researchers gathered information through direct interviews and surveys with frontline media partners.

Devex Researcher Note: Though Internews does not name the activity, the described work aligns with the now terminated Open Spaces Zambia project.

Source: Internews