The Zambian Observer media bias and reliability
The Zambian Observer is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 369 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is The Zambian Observer biased?
The Zambian Observer is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is The Zambian Observer left or right?
The Zambian Observer is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is The Zambian Observer reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for The Zambian Observer. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What The Zambian Observer has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with The Zambian Observer’s own report linked underneath.
The United States will exclude South Africa and Rwanda from the Africa-US duty-free trade deal, known as AGOA, from January 1, 2027. The decision follows concerns over trade barriers and governance practices inconsistent with the agreement's criteria.
The Zambian Observer reported it asUS Terminates AGOA for South Africa and Rwanda, SA Ambassador Calls Decision Preventable (opens The Zambian Observer in a new tab)
Donald Trump stated he would become 'Mr. Veto' if Democrats gain a majority in Congress, indicating he would reject legislation before eventually making deals. The comments were made in an interview with the New York Post.
The Zambian Observer reported it asPresident Trump said he would become “Mr. Veto” if Democrats win control of Congress in Tuesday’s midterms (opens The Zambian Observer in a new tab)
The United States has been pressing since September to resume Russian natural gas exports to Europe through pipelines that cross Ukraine. This initiative is reportedly part of talks aimed at securing a ceasefire over energy facilities, with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff said to have proposed the idea.
The Zambian Observer reported it asWASHINGTON WANTS RUSSIAN GAS BACK IN EUROPE — THROUGH UKRAINE (opens The Zambian Observer in a new tab)
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed will campaign with former primary rival Rep. Haley Stevens in Detroit. This marks their first joint public appearance in months, with Rep. Jim Clyburn also set to attend a get-out-the-vote event.
The Zambian Observer reported it asDemocrat Haley Stevens Dumps Her Party, Endorses Republican Mike Rogers as Her Staff Walks Out Days Before Election (opens The Zambian Observer in a new tab)
A federal judge has dismissed Donald Trump's lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch. The case concerned a story about Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein and a sexually suggestive birthday letter. The judge found Trump did not prove actual malice.
The Zambian Observer reported it asJudge Kills DOJ Bid to Probe Alaska ‘Decoy Dan’ Scheme Just Two Days Before Election (opens The Zambian Observer in a new tab)
U.S. Representative Haley Stevens has faced significant backlash after endorsing Republican Mike Rogers for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat. Several members of her staff have resigned in protest, and some Jewish Democrats have publicly disavowed her endorsement.
The Zambian Observer reported it asHaley Stevens’ Chief Of Staff And Others Resign Amid Mike Rogers Endorsement (opens The Zambian Observer in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Washington evaluated potential renewed military action against Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated diplomatic talks with Iran have continued without interruption.
The Zambian Observer reported it asIsrael Reportedly Completes Military Preparations for Potential New Strikes Against Iran (opens The Zambian Observer in a new tab)
Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson has claimed the Trump administration could launch a nuclear strike on Iran within days. He alleged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressuring President Trump to attack an underground facility known as 'Pickax Mountain'. Carlson did not provide evidence for his claims.
The Zambian Observer reported it asIsrael Reportedly Completes Military Preparations for Potential New Strikes Against Iran (opens The Zambian Observer in a new tab)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied facilitating Flávio Bolsonaro's departure from Brazil to the United States. While Rubio stated President Trump authorized Bolsonaro's entry, he asserted the US government was not involved in arranging the travel itself.
The Zambian Observer reported it asTrump Opened the Door for Flávio Bolsonaro, But America Didn’t Run the Escape- Rubio (opens The Zambian Observer in a new tab)
North Korea's defense research institutes have tested a cluster bomb warhead intended for tactical ballistic missiles. State media reported the weapon can destroy an area of up to 13 hectares, and Pyongyang plans to equip military units with various types by the end of 2026.
The Zambian Observer reported it asNorth Korea Tests Cluster Warhead for Tactical Ballistic Missiles, Claims Destructive Range of Up to 81 Rai (opens The Zambian Observer in a new tab)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira spoke briefly at a G20 meeting in Atlanta and agreed to meet again before the G20 leaders summit in Miami in December. A Brazilian official downplayed tensions over Brazil's failure to approve a US ambassador pick.
The Zambian Observer reported it asZELENSKYY COULD RECEIVE G20 INVITATION AS US MIDTERMS APPROACH (opens The Zambian Observer in a new tab)
The Greek container ship Contship Jet sank off Bulgaria after being struck by three naval drones. The crew of 18 was rescued. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has called for a global maritime truce following the incident.
The Zambian Observer reported it asSUSPECTED RUSSIAN SEA DRONES SINK CIVILIAN SHIP DESPITE FRENCH WARNING (opens The Zambian Observer in a new tab)
Canada and the European Union are engaged in high-level discussions in Montreal, seeking to expand their partnership into new areas like strategic minerals and digital trade. The summit is viewed as a move to create an independent global stance.
The Zambian Observer reported it asCANADA LOOKS BEYOND TRUMP’S AMERICA — EUROPE OFFERS A PARTNERSHIP BUILT ON TRUST (opens The Zambian Observer in a new tab)
The United States cancelled a planned group photo at the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Atlanta due to deep rifts among member nations. Several European diplomats objected to standing alongside Russia's top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, leading to the cancellation.
The Zambian Observer reported it asG20 DIVISIONS DEEPEN — ALLIES REFUSE LAVROV PHOTO AS UKRAINE GOES UNINVITED (opens The Zambian Observer in a new tab)
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is investigating a potential security issue on its platform. Stablecoin issuers Tether and Circle have frozen billions of dollars in assets connected to the incident, while Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao stated user funds remain safe.
The Zambian Observer reported it asNORTH KOREA ACCUSED OF PULLING OFF THE BIGGEST CRYPTO HEIST IN HISTORY — $6 BILLION REPORTEDLY STOLEN! (opens The Zambian Observer in a new tab)
Patrick Stewart, the British actor famous for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek' and Professor Charles Xavier in 'X-Men', has died at the age of 86. His death was announced by his family.
The Zambian Observer reported it asSir Patrick Stewart has died at 86, the legend who warned America about Donald Trump (opens The Zambian Observer in a new tab)
US Vice President JD Vance sent a letter to Iran's top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, in an effort to restart peace negotiations and prevent potential US bombings. President Donald Trump has denied directing Vance to initiate these talks.
The Zambian Observer reported it asIran Rejects JD Vance’s Reported Proposal to Resume Peace Negotiations With the United States, Reiterates Seven Demands (opens The Zambian Observer in a new tab)
Ethiopia took delivery of twelve Russian Su‑35 fighter jets a year ahead of schedule, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed thanking President Vladimir Putin. The government also said four S‑400 air‑defence batteries will follow while the army continues operations against rebel groups in northern Ethiopia.
The Zambian Observer reported it asEthiopia has taken delivery of 12 Su-35 fighter jets from Russia and will also receive four batteries of the S-400 air defense system (opens The Zambian Observer in a new tab)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran is in close contact with mediators regarding a seven-day plan to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump denied directing peace talks but approved outreach for medical supplies.
The Zambian Observer reported it asTRUMP TO IRAN: STALLING FOR THE MIDTERMS WONT SAVE YOU (opens The Zambian Observer in a new tab)
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 30, 2026, for a G20 Foreign Ministers meeting. He plans to use the forum to call for the lifting of international sanctions against Russia. The meeting is a precursor to a larger G20 leaders' summit in Miami.
The Zambian Observer reported it asMOSCOW SAYS LAVROV WILL ATTEND G20 MEETING IN ATLANTA (opens The Zambian Observer in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed The Zambian Observer. We asked on 3 November 2026.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for The Zambian Observer.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Zambia
- Official site
- zambianobserver.com
- Seen publishing on
- zambianobserver.com
- Access
- Free to read
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 369
- Reports listed
- 394
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 3 August 2026
394 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. The Zambian Observer has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 369 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than The Zambian Observer’s on 4 of them. Overall it filed a median of 32 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 3 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 3 November 2026. Ratings pulled 3 November 2026.
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