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Sources report that the U.S. has recalled its ambassador to Zambia after a row over a conviction of men who were sentenced to prison in Zambia for consensual homosexual acts. President of Zambia Edgar Lungu declared ambassador Daniel Lewis Foote "persona non grata" because he had criticized the verdict while accusing Zambia of not actively prosecuting misappropriation of donor aid.
2019-12-24

Naa'imur Zakariyah Rahman, from London, formally denies an ISIL plot to murder Theresa May.
2018-05-5

Voters in Zambia go to the polls for a presidential election following the October 2014 death of incumbent President Michael Sata. Defence Minister Edgar Lungu (the Patriotic Front) and Hakainde Hichilema (the United Party for National Development) seek the office.
2015-01-20

Guy Scott, the Vice-President of Zambia, becomes the interim President following the death of Michael Sata in London on Tuesday.
2014-10-29

The nominees for the 67th British Academy Film Awards are announced in London.
2014-01-8

The former President of Zambia Rupiah Banda is arrested for alleged corruption and abuse of authority.
2013-03-25

Patriotic Front leader Michael Sata is declared the winner of the Zambian presidential election.
2011-09-23

Voters in Zambia go to the polls for a general election, with a close presidential race expected between incumbent Rupiah Banda and opposition leader Michael Sata.
2011-09-20

The BBC television series "Sherlock" wins two prizes at the 2011 British Academy Television Awards ceremony in London, including best drama series.
2011-05-22

The death toll from flooding in South Africa rises to 70 and more than 8,000 families are homeless. Five other nearby countries - Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe - are threatened by killer heavy rains.
2011-01-22