COMMENT. If Zambia descends into large-scale political unrest after the 12 August general elections, there are three major factors that would have driven the country to that outcome.These include ...

In his homily on Sunday, June 29, the solemnity of Apostles Peter and Paul, Archbishop Benjamin Phiri called for responsible ...

Zambia deployed the military to curb escalating political violence ahead of elections on August 12, President Edgar Lungu said on Sunday. Pockets of violence have been reported in the Zambian ...

Still, internet users in Zambia are now using VPN services to bypass the restrictions on WhatsApp and these other social media platforms. Yet, it remains to be seen if the government will enforce ...

Analysis - Whoever wins Zambia's 2021 general elections will face two key challenges: reviving the country's democratic credentials and stimulating the economy. To achieve this, the new ...

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zambia is on “the brink of a human rights crisis,” Amnesty International said Monday, alleging that President Edgar Lungu is using repressive tactics to win another term ...

Zambia elects first woman as parliament speaker. Nelly Mutti, a lawyer based in Lusaka, was elected unopposed to replace Patrick Matibini after last month’s elections ushered in a new government.

Zambia’s peaceful transition of power today with the inauguration of Hakainde Hichilema as president brings hope for greater respect for human rights in the country. On August 16, the Electoral ...

LUSAKA, Zambia — Zambia’s standing as one of Africa’s most stable democracies is being tested this week in the vote in which President Edgar Lungu is seeking re-election. A tight race is ...

Zambia’s new president will have to balance austerity and the high expectations of the many unemployed young people and struggling people who voted for him. Why Edgar Lungu and his party lost ...

Here are 6 steps Facebook is taking ahead of the 2021 election in Zambia: 1. Combating Misinformation . Facebook says it is committed to fighting the spread of misinformation on its platforms.

Danielle Resnick receives funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Whoever wins Zambia’s 2021 general elections will face two key challenges: reviving the ...