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Foreign heads of state and government are expected to attend the state funeral of the late former president of Zambia Rupiah Banda at Lusaka Showground on 17 March, a day ahead of his burial at the Presidential Burial Site, Embassy Park.

International leaders expected to attend former Zambian president Rupiah Banda’s state funeral

March 14, 2022

As Zambians await the final vote tally, President Edgar Lungu has moved to cast doubt on the election.

Zambian president concedes defeat after rival’s landslide win

August 16, 2021

United Party for National Development (UPND) Presidential candidate Hakainde Hichilema looks on during a rally in Lusaka January 18, 2015. REUTERS-Rogan Ward-File Photo

Zambia opposition leader wins landslide in presidential election

August 16, 2021

Zambia's presidential candidate for the opposition Hakainde Hichilema of the United Party for National Development greets supporters. SALIM DAWOOD - AFP

Zambia’s opposition leader wins decisive victory in election overshadowed by coronavirus

August 16, 2021

Zambia's President Edgar Lungu will seek to fend off a perennial opposition challenger in a vote on Thursday that may be decided by frustrated young voters amid economic turmoil and a pending bailout for one of Africa's most indebted

Zambia’s Edgar Lungu faces tight election contest as debt crisis bites

August 9, 2021

Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema, leader of the United Party for National Development (UPND). SALIM DAWOOD - AFP

Zambia’s opposition says barred from campaigning in key region ahead of election

August 7, 2021

Zambia's President Edgar Chagwa Lungu addresses the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 25, 2018. REUTERS-Eduardo Munoz

Zambian president bans campaign rallies to stem coronavirus spread

May 26, 2021

Zambia's President Edgar Lungu has ordered a reshuffle of the southern African country's top police brass to facilitate a probe into the killing of two protesters last week, his spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Zambian president orders reshuffle of police brass after two protesters killed

December 30, 2020

Zambia’s president Edgar Lungu on Friday denied stifling the rights of opposition leaders, saying authorities who refused them permits to assemble and meet supporters were working within the law.

Zambia’s Edgar Lungu denies stifling opposition

November 10, 2019

Zambian police quiz opposition leader over attacks on Chinese

November 20, 2018

Zambian President Edgar Lungu (L) meets and greets Chinese workers from Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC Intl) during a walk on September 15, 2018 on a major road in Lusaka, Zambia. China is the main investor in Zambia as it is in several other African countries and with its offers of "unconditional" aid, most public tenders are awarded to Chinese bidders. DAWOOD SALIM / AFP

‘Say no to China’: Anger mounts in Zambia over Beijing’s presence

September 23, 2018

Zambia expels Cuban ambassador for ‘backing’ new opposition party

April 2, 2018

Zambia asks Cuba to recall ambassador for backing new opposition party

April 1, 2018

Zambia parliament delays debate on motion to impeach President Lungu

March 28, 2018

Zambian government asks parliament to dismiss impeachment motion against President Lungu

March 27, 2018