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Seven Somalis intercepted in Zambia during irregular migration attempt

23 July 2026 · Corroborated · 2 sources · Edition 8

Zambian authorities intercepted seven Somali nationals concealed in a vehicle bound for Zimbabwe, hidden beneath bags of rice. This incident, near Kapiri Mposhi town, is part of an ongoing crackdown on irregular migration along a key southern African smuggling corridor, as reported by the Zambia Revenue Authority.

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