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African leaders gather to pay respects to Kenneth Kaunda

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LUSAKA, Zambia — African leaders have gathered with ordinary Zambians to attend a memorial service Friday for Kenneth Kaunda, the nation's founding president and...

Zambia approaches elections amid repression, says Amnesty

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

In poorest countries, surge combines with vaccine shortage

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KAMPALA, Uganda — Hati Maronjei once swore he would never get a COVID-19 shot, after a pastor warned that vaccines aren't safe. ...

Spanish prize honors group empowering African girls, women

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MADRID — A consortium of non-profit groups that aims to reduce poverty in Africa through educating more girls and empowering women has won a...

Zambia’s Kenneth Kaunda, 97, hospitalized amid virus surge

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LUSAKA, Zambia — Zambia's first president Kenneth Kaunda, 97, has been admitted to hospital, his office announced Monday, as the southern African country battles...

Police investigating soccer coach firing gun at Zambian game

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LUSAKA, Zambia — Police in Zambia are investigating an incident where a soccer coach fired eight gunshots into the air at the end of...

Liz Mills takes big step for female basketball coaches

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CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Liz Mills’ decision to look more professional when coaching basketball games by wearing high-heeled leather boots instead of sneakers...