Zambia

March 07, 2016

The current drought in southern Africa is the worst in decades, and likely a harbinger of things to come as the region warms up and dries out as its climate changes. The drought is having real impact on one resident in a Pretoria township, and what governments in the region can do to help prepare for a hotter and drier future.

Development & Education

Can extreme global poverty end in this century? Here's why it looks promising

Whose Century Is It?

December 03, 2015

Geeking out to help end global poverty. (That's meant with the highest respect for geeks.) Tapping great minds to help the world's poorest, Shashi Buluswar leads the Institute for Globally Transformative Technologies at Lawrence Berkeley Lab in Berkeley, California.

Conflict & Justice

A musician convicted of rape is released after he sings the praises of Zambia's president

Global Voices Online

July 26, 2015

Clifford Dimba went from serving an 18-year sentence to a presidential pardon.

Politics

Time might be running out for Africa’s ‘Presidents for Life'

Global Voices Online

June 07, 2015

In total, 18 African countries do not have presidential term limits, even though a new study shows most Africans are in favor of them.

Global Scan

These Australian protesters have their heads in the sand to make a point

November 14, 2014

Australian protesters put their heads in the sand to bring attention to what they say is their government ignoring the importance of climate change. That story and more in today's Global Scan.

Global Scan

In Burkina Faso, the people rise against a president who just won't leave

October 30, 2014

Burkina Faso is in turmoil after protesters decided they'd had enough of their long-serving leader finding new ways to stay in power. But it seems their protests have worked, and forced him from power.

Politics

What sub-Saharan Africa’s first white president in 20 years means for the continent

To the Point

October 30, 2014

Most of Africa spent centuries under white rule, either through colonial policies or post-colonial schemes like apartheid. But that changed two decades ago, and since then Africa hasn't had a white leader of any country. But that just changed.

Development & Education

Happy 50th birthday, Zambia!

PRI's The World

October 24, 2014

The southern African nation of Zambia gained independence from Britain on October 24, 1964. Half a century later, it’s one of the most politically stable countries in the region. But as Zambia celebrates its 50th birthday, some Zambians are turning their attention to fixing the problems of the future.

Arts, Culture & Media

Need a cover for your book about Africa? Just add an acacia tree

PRI's The World

May 13, 2014

Africa is home to a diverse collection of cultures — representing an incredible variety of people and ideas. So why is it whenever Africa is depicted in books, those books always look the same way?

Arts, Culture & Media

Here's the music you should have heard in 2013

PRI's The World

December 16, 2013

Updated

12/23/2013 - 12:15pm

As 2013 comes to a close, PRI's The World is offering the favorite music picks of the year from our DJs around the globe.

Health & Medicine

Global Implications of HIV Infected Baby Deemed to be Cured

PRI's The World

March 04, 2013

Scientists say a girl born with HIV two-and-a-half years ago appears to have been cured. Though the apparent breakthrough is limited to one infant case, the news may give hope to the millions of people living with the HIV virus around the globe.

Arts, Culture & Media

Here's the music you should have heard in 2013

PRI's The World

December 16, 2013

Updated

12/23/2013 - 12:15pm

As 2013 comes to a close, PRI's The World is offering the favorite music picks of the year from our DJs around the globe.

Arts, Culture & Media

Need a cover for your book about Africa? Just add an acacia tree

PRI's The World

May 13, 2014

Africa is home to a diverse collection of cultures — representing an incredible variety of people and ideas. So why is it whenever Africa is depicted in books, those books always look the same way?

Business, Economics and Jobs

China's Investment in Zambia

PRI's The World

September 28, 2011

Zambians don't always like the way Chinese businesses operate in their country. They'd like to see a more equal relationship which is what their newly elected president is promising.

Geo answer

PRI's The World

January 18, 2008

Today's answer is Zambia, home to the largest population of wild hippos on earth. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Brady Barr, host of "Dangerous Encounters" on the National Geographic Channel. He was in Zambia for his latest episode, entitled "Undercover Hippo."