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Two men found guilty of witchcraft plot to kill Zambia’s president

Conviction comes as Hakainde Hichilema faces growing criticism for suppressing political opposition

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025

Zambian president’s feud with late rival continues over funeral plans

Family of Edgar Lungu trying to prevent repatriation of his body for state funeral presided over by his successor

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025

South African court tells Zambian ex-president's family to hand over body for burial at home

A South African court has ruled that Zambia can repatriate the remains of its former president and bury him in his home country

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025

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Zambia facing a democratic crossroads as it enters a fresh constitutional crisis

The election of Zambia’s president, Hakainde Hichilema, in 2021 was widely interpreted as a victory for democracy. Zambia had suffered rising repression under former leader Edgar Lungu, but Hichilema promised democratic accountability. However, there are now concerns that his government is promoting constitutional changes that would entrench ruling-party dominance.

The Conversation · Jul 14, 2025

Mourners left waiting as court orders halt to former Zambian president’s funeral

Halt to burial in Johannesburg is latest chapter in feud Edgar Lungu had with his successor Hakainde Hichilema

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2025

Last-minute court order halts former president’s burial in South Africa

The Zambian government has won a last-minute court order stopping the private burial of former President Edgar Lungu

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

Zambia Witchcraft Trial Captivates Nation With Political Intrigue

Follow the trial of two men in Zambia facing witchcraft charges and possession of harmful charms, sparking debate on colonial-era laws and traditional beliefs.

The witchcraft trial that has captured a southern African nation

Two men are on trial in Zambia for allegedly possessing charms including a bottled chameleon, a red cloth and an unidentified animal’s tail

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

Look out for goat meat on your supermarket shelves — and on Michelin star menus

The climate crisis is changing how we farm — and which animals end up on our plates. Time to line your stomach

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025

Zambian police arrest 2 over alleged plot to bewitch President Hichilema

Two people have been arrested for allegedly plotting to harm Zambia’s president Hakainde Hichilema using witchcraft

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024

Biden wraps up Angola trip with drought aid and mega railway drive

US President Joe Biden announced more than $1 billion in funding for drought-stricken African nations as he ended his three-day visit to Angola with a summit at the port of Lobito, where a $3 billion railway project aims to connect Angola’s Atlantic coast with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of…

Radio France Internationale · Dec 4, 2024

Key Pledges On Sidelines Of China-Africa Summit

African leaders secured a wide range of commitments to enhance cooperation in sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, mining, trade, and energy at China's largest summit in years.

International Business Times · Sep 5, 2024

Former Zambian First Lady Arrested Over Property Ownership

Former Zambian first lady and daughter arrested for owning properties worth million, facing money laundering allegations.

US sanctions Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa over alleged abuses

US targets Mnangagwa, his wife and top government officials in overhaul of sanctions regime imposed in 2003.

Al Jazeera · Mar 5, 2024

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Zambia Declares National Disaster Due To Severe Drought

Zambia faces national disaster as severe drought impacts food production and electricity generation, requiring urgent action and international assistance.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 12, 2024

Cholera cases soar globally amid shortage of vaccines

Resurgence classified as grade 3 emergency by WHO, with southern Africa and Haiti among those hardest hit

The Conversation · Nov 28, 2023

Zambia's foreign debt tragedy – what needs to happen to resolve the crisis

Three years after defaulting on its foreign debt, Zambia is still trying to reach agreement with all its creditors on how to manage this situation. This has left the southern African country in a state of development finance limbo. It is handicapped in raising the funds needed to generate jobs,…

Zenger · Aug 2, 2023

Netanyahu Hosts Zambian President, Hails ‘tremendous’ Ties

Netanyahu met with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, with discussion focusing on strengthening economic and diplomatic ties

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Zenger · Aug 1, 2023

Israel And Zambia Seek To Deepen Trade Ties And Address Iran Concerns

Israeli President Herzog and Zambian President Hichilema discuss trade and Iran threats

Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2023

Can Africa and China help end the Russia-Ukraine war?

Not right away. But if the mood for talks grows, Africa and China hold advantages that could make them vital mediators.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2023

Is a global debt bomb about to explode?

The majority of low-income nations are on the cusp of a debt crisis, sparking fears of global contagion.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023

Debt-plagued Zambia reaches deal with China, other nations to rework $6.3B in loans, French say

The French government says that Zambia has reached a deal with China and several other government creditors to restructure $6.3 billion in loans

Al Jazeera · Jun 22, 2023

Africa’s Russia, Ukraine peace mission criticised in South Africa

The members of the ‘peace mission’ – especially South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa – have received flak from many in Africa.

Radio France Internationale · May 11, 2023

Zambia asks France to use 'influence' to speed up debt restructuring

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has asked French President Emmanuel Macron to use his global influence to help move forward a long-delayed restructuring of Zambia’s foreign debt, after its default in 2020.

The Conversation · Apr 5, 2023

Kamala Harris's visit underscores the tricky choices Zambia is making about international allies

US vice-president Kamala Harris’s recent visit to Zambia is an example the country’s increased engagement with western nations. It gave fresh impetus to the view that Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema is strongly aligning the country to the west.

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