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Zambia

Zambia is a country in southern Africa with a population of over 20 million. Zambia borders Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.

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Residents of Nairobi's Mathare neighborhood are seen in a flooded street after heavy rains as they try to evacuate the area with their belongings

El Nino climate pattern intensifies in East Africa

El Nino climate pattern intensifies in East Africa

Millions have been displaced due to widespread flooding, with entire areas in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania under water.
ClimateApril 26, 2024
A young girl breaks a stick against a rock

Africa's El Nino crises demand action and funding

Africa's El Nino crises demand action and funding

The El Nino weather pattern is causing extreme weather events in East Africa, as well as crippling drought in the south.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 22, 2024
Healthworkers wear protective gear as they see cholera patients

Deadly cholera outbreak hits southern Africa

Deadly cholera outbreak hits southern Africa

Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi are at the epicenter of a deadly cholera outbreak in southern Africa.
HealthApril 17, 2024
Both Zambia and Malawi have declared drought disasters, and Zimbabwe may soon follow suit.

Severe drought in southern Africa leaves millions in need

Severe drought in southern Africa leaves millions in need

Both Zambia and Malawi have declared drought disasters, and Zimbabwe may soon follow suit.
ClimateMarch 31, 202401:43 min
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Challenged but able – Makeup artist Gift Mulenga

Challenged but able – Makeup artist Gift Mulenga

Despite all her obstacles, the Zambian managed to live her dream.
DiversityFebruary 21, 202405:47 min
Racheal Kundananji kicks the ball during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup Group C football match between Spain and Zambia

Zambia's Kundananji making history in women's football

Zambia's Kundananji making history in women's football

Racheal Kundananji, the world's most expensive female footballer, inspires women at home in Zambia and beyond.
SportsFebruary 16, 202401:30 min
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Lorries queuing on a road - overtaken by smaller cars

Lobito corridor: Hoping to break China's grip on African ore

Congo, Angola and Zambia are seeking to revive a trade route dating back to colonial times — with support from the West.
GlobalizationFebruary 8, 2024
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaking at a business conference

Germany seeks investment boost in Africa

Germany's top leaders are visiting Africa to cement business ties and discuss new investment opportunities.
BusinessOctober 29, 2023
A crowd gathers around four nooses

Use of death penalty declines in Africa

Many African countries are witnessing a fall in the number of state executions.
Law and JusticeNovember 16, 2022
A woman picks ripe cherries of coffee

Zambia: Female farmers adapt to climate change

Women farmers in Zambia are not giving up despite the impact of climate change as they adopt new ways to remain afloat.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 11, 2022