The Patriotic Front (PF), Zambia’s former ruling party, is facing an existential crisis that threatens to wipe out the country’s main opposition bloc. Despite winning 35% of parliamentary seats in ...

After days of uncertainty and negotiations, the funeral arrangements for Zambia's former president have been finalised. Edgar Lungu, who led Zambia from 2015 to 2021, died 10 days ago in South Africa ...

With negligible convictions to show for its effort, the anti-corruption drive that immensely contributed to President Hakainde Hichilema’s historic win in the 2021 elections is largely in disarray.

LUSAKA, Zambia — Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu will be buried in South Africa instead of his homeland because of a disagreement between his family and Zambia’s government over his funeral.

Arranging a funeral can be testing at the best of times - let alone for a former head of state. Amid that intense, initial stage of grief, loved ones must juggle cost, the wishes of the deceased and ...

His previous six-year tenure left the country grappling with economic challenges, impacting the lives of Zambians. Lungu declared his readiness to defend democracy in a speech honoring Michael Sata, ...

Contradictory reasons given by Zambia police spokesperson for detention of broadcast journalists Rodgers Mwiimba and Innocent Phiri. This statement was originally published on cpj.org on 22 April 2024 ...

LUSAKA (Reuters) - Zambia, one of Africa's biggest success stories under late President Levy Mwanawasa, faces political and economic uncertainty as the race heats up to replace him. Rifts are widening ...

Zambia, a landlocked country situated at the crossroads of Central, Southern, and East Africa, boasts a landscape of vast geographic diversity, coupled with a rich history and cultural heritage. With ...

FILE - Zambian President Edgar Lungu attends the Southern African Development Community's leaders' conference in Pretoria, South Africa, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, file) LUSAKA, ...

LUSAKA, Zambia — Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu will be buried in South Africa instead of his homeland because of a disagreement between his family and Zambia's government over his funeral.