Lusaka, Zambia
News from Lusaka
Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Zambia in search of a mate
Scientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures.
September 14, 2026Zambia's president to be sworn in for second term while opponent detained
Hakainde Hichilema swept to victory, but his main rival is now in detention charged with treason.
September 1, 2026Zambian opposition leader charged with treason
Mundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambia's capital.
August 30, 2026Access to Zambian courts prevented as election petition deadline looms
Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.
August 24, 2026Zambia's Hichilema re-elected president as main rival in hiding over alleged threats
Hakainde Hichilema says he was “truly humbled” by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.
August 18, 2026Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote
The leading opposition candidate calls allegations of a planned insurrection as "total fabrications".
August 17, 2026Zambians voting as president bids for second term
Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal.
August 13, 2026Zambia ex-president's family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his body
Edgar Lungu's family and the Zambian government remain in dispute 12 months after he died.
June 23, 2026Zambia says US health deal must be uncoupled from minerals access - Reuters
Zambia says US health deal must be uncoupled from minerals access Reuters
May 4, 2026Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters - Reuters
Pope marks World Press Freedom Day, laments violations and honours slain reporters Reuters
May 3, 2026Exclusive: Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns, source says - Reuters
Exclusive: Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns, source says Reuters
April 28, 2026A nation built on pan-African principles faces questions about racism
Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.
April 24, 2026Zambia's government takes possession of ex-president's body in repatriation row
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where former leader's remains should be buried.
April 22, 2026Zimbabwe rejects 'lopsided' US health aid deal over data concerns
Access to biological samples raised flags for Zimbabwe as the US did not want to share the benefits of its research.
February 25, 2026