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Banda Earns Third Straight FIFPRO World 11
Sports
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Zambia and Orlando Pride forward Barbra Banda was named to the 2026 FIFPRO Women’s World 11 for a third consecutive year, extending her record as the African woman with the most selections. Voted on by professional players, the team also includes Arsenal forward Alessia Russo.
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Three Zambian NWSL Players Face 21-Day Ebola Wait
Barbra Banda
— Oct 16, 2026
Three Zambian NWSL players—Barbra Banda, Racheal Kundananji and Prisca Chilufya—are delayed from returning to the United States after playing in Uganda because of Ebola-related re-entry rules, including a 21-day waiting period. The league says the players are healthy and is coordinating with clubs and U.S. immigration to support their return, as their absence comes near the end of the regular season.
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Priya Raman
Travel rules for Ebola should focus on actual risk instead of holding up athletes with no symptoms at all.
American Tourist Dies in Elephant Attack in Zambia
Reporting
— Apr 4, 2024
A 79-year-old American tourist died when a bull elephant attacked a vehicle she was in in Zambia, the safari operator said. ABC News reported Gail Mattson, 79, Saturday morning at Kafue National Park, a Lusaka Police…
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Zambia arrests 11 opposition figures after election
Hakainde Hichilema
— Aug 17, 2026
Zambia's security forces arrested several leading opposition figures on the night of national elections, alleging they posed a serious threat to state security after raids tied to an insurrection plot. While early results show President Hakainde Hichilema leading, the government faces opposition charges of repression and concerns about late electoral reforms and media access during the vote.
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Russian Pranksters Dupe OpenAI Officials Into Video Chat About ‘Offensive’ AI For Ukraine
Dylan Kresak · 5 min · 14h
Minnesota grandmother dies in Zambia safari elephant attack
Minnesota
— Jul 24, 2026
Gail Mattson, a 79-year-old Minnesota grandmother, died after a bull elephant attacked the safari truck in Zambia on March 30, 2024, while six people were on board and four sustained minor injuries. The tragedy disrupted a dream trip for the group, with one passenger treated in a hospital in South Africa and others receiving on-site care.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Zambia's Hichilema sworn in for second term as rival faces treason charges
Hakainde Hichilema
— Sep 1, 2026
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second five-year term after securing about 60% of the vote in August, in a ceremony that occurred amid post-election tensions and opposition arrests. Opposition leader Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu were detained and later charged with treason after security raids and despite a disputed election and closed courts for appeals.
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Marcus Bell
Treason charges right after the ceremony feels less like justice and more like a message being sent to the opposition.
Court closures in Zambia ahead of election petition deadline
Hakainde Hichilema
— Aug 24, 2026
Zambia shut down court premises nationwide on the final day to file a petition challenging the presidential election results, with police tape barriers and sealed High and Supreme Courts amid security concerns. Opposition candidate Brian Mundubile, who finished second and alleges irregularities, remains in hiding as preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration continue, drawing warnings from rights groups about the impact on democracy.
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Livingstone's Heart Stays in Africa
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— FROM 1873
His companions buried his heart under a tree in Zambia, then carried his body 1,500 miles to the sea so the world would hear what he'd seen of the slave trade.
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Zambia opposition plans court challenge to presidential vote
Hakainde Hichilema
— Aug 19, 2026
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile says he will challenge the presidential election results in court, alleging serious irregularities and fraud in the vote that handed President Hakainde Hichilema a second term, after a period of post-election violence, arrests and disruptions surrounding the tally. The dispute unfolds amid international concern and reports of security crackdowns as the electoral commission paused counting and noted ballot-paper issues.
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Pope Leo condemns machismo and violence against women in Peru
Pope Leo XIV condemned machismo and violence against women during his visit to Lima, calling for equal rights and women’s full participation in society and the Church. He also urged Peru’s bishops to support victims of clergy abuse with tru
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El Niño Could Cause 451,000 Excess Deaths
Environment
— Sep 19, 2026
El Niño is intensifying across regions, pushing millions toward hunger in Africa while threatening food security and prompting calls for early action, even as Zambia urges a substantial boost to school meals funding to protect children, and health systems in the Americas brace for drought, fires, floods and disease risks. In Peru, extreme heat and widespread risk zones expose over 3 million children to disaster risk, with UNICEF highlighting the scale of affected educational facilities and health infrastructure as the region faces broad El Niño disruptions.
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