Topic: Zambia

Land disputes at the root of African wars

A selection of the African continent's fights over land that have turned into violent, conflict, or threaten to.

Obama in China: Why not more US export jobs?

With 10.2 percent US unemployment, Obama in China should have pushed harder at trade barriers.

Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai rejoins troubled unity government – with conditions

Zimbabwe Prime Minister Tsvangirai , who had withdrawn from the powersharing government after Mugabe arrested a party leader, says he is giving the president 30 days to address oustanding issues. A regional coalition meeting in Mozambique pressed the leaders to resolve their differences..

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Volunteer travel

Get away from it all and help others, too? 'Voluntourism' grows as a travel option.

A solar eclipse for the people

Not just devoted eclipse-chasers but millions of others were able to view the longest solar eclipse of the century as it passed over Asia Wednesday.

Obama in Africa: Can US rival China's new clout?

President Obama arrives in Ghana this weekend, but China's booming Africa presence may mean that he'll have less leverage to advance US interests than his predecessors.

Where rich countries are buying farmland

Saudi Arabia has cut several deals, most recently in Tanzania

Swine flu to be officially declared 'global'

But Level 6 pandemic designation does not mean H1N1 virus is becoming more dangerous.

Monitor writers celebrate ‘unique’ moments

From crawling on the carpet with Ronald Reagan to sipping tea with the Che Guevara of Afghanistan, former staffers recount stories as the Monitor transitions to new formats.

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Madagascar 'coup' riles African, international allies

New leader Andry Rajoelina has asserted control as the South African Development Community threatens to suspend Madagascar.

No hopeless numbers

A Christian Science perspective on daily life.

Could cows heal the West?

By grazing them in a way that mimics the pattern of wild herbivores, advocates say, rangeland improves.

How to count the ‘invisibles’

A new kind of census hopes to find the 1 billion people living off the grid.

Ghana's new president: Africa's symbol of a working democracy

John Atta Mills took the oath of office Wednesday after a closely contested race.

The worldwide jam session

Musicians turn to new software to teach and collaborate over the Internet.

Zimbabwe cholera outbreak threatens regional stability

Disease is the latest sign of breakdown in the most basic government services. As the problem spreads, neighboring nations may increase pressure on Mugabe to step down.

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A nod to the humble hoe

The ancient implement is still one of the most versatile tools in the garden.

Zambia leader's health sparks power struggle

President Levy Mwanawasa – a key Mugabe critic – is recovering from a June 29 stroke.

Zimbabwe's polls: largely empty and only one candidate

The second round of presidential voting was marked by violence and intimidation. Voters could vote only for President Mugabe.