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U.S. Follows Through on Promise to Cancel Zambia’s Debt

In late December the United States followed through on a promise by writing off $280 million in debts owed to it by Zambia. In all, Western countries and NGOs wrote off over $1 billion in debt owed by Zambia. When … Continue reading

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Hungry Zambia Hit by Flooding

Zambia, which was already suffering from food insecurity, was hit this month by flooding that destroyed crops and infrastructure in the Gwembe district, south of the capital city of Lusaka. Zambia is one of a number of African nations suffering … Continue reading

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Food Shortages Abate — Except In Zimbabwe

The World Food Program reports that food shortages are coming to an end in Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zambia, but such problems continue to worsen in Zimbabwe. James Morris, head of the World Food Program, told The New York Times, … Continue reading

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Did Aid Agencies Exaggerate African Famine Threat?

For the past year the United Nations’ World Food Program has been warning of several pending famines in southern Africa, but a report by The Times UK suggests that aid agencies may have exaggerated the extent of hunger in countries … Continue reading

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FAO Warns of Famine Risk in Southern Africa

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization warned in February that parts of southern Africa are at serious risk of famine over the next few months that could threaten as many as four million people. The famine threat is greatest … Continue reading

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Zambia’s President is Stupid

Another example of just how retrograde some governments in the developing world tend to be: the BBC reports that 27-year-old estate agent Wilfred Nkabeka was recently sentenced to two years in jail for defaming the president of Zambia, Frederick Chiluba. … Continue reading

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