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09/02/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Mali: rebel attacks tear the country apart

In Mali, the Tuaregs who once fought for Muammar Gaddafi have returned home with a new quest for independence. However, their clashes with government troops have forced 30,000 people from their homes. In Nigeria, religious violence has both Christians and Muslims on edge. Our reporters meet refugees lost in the chaos with no help in sight. Finally, the Africa Cup of Nations heads into the final with Zambia facing Ivory Coast.

08/02/2012 - 2012 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

Zambia reaches final after surprise win over Ghana

Zambia defeated favourite Ghana 1-0 in the African Nations Cup football semi-final on Wednesday. Emmanuel Mayuka, the only member of the Zambian squad to play for a European first division club, scored with a 78th-minute goal.

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30/01/2012 - 2012 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

Zambia join Guinean hosts in Africa Cup quarter-finals

Zambia advanced to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday after defeating the tournament's co-hosts Equatorial Guinea 1-0 with a goal by Christopher Katongo in the 67th minute.

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25/01/2012 - 2012 Africa Cup of Nations

Zambia deny Libya fairytale win

The Chipolopolos of Zambia rallied twice to deny minnows Libya their first victory at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. Goals by Emmanuel Mayuka and Christopher Katongo cancelled out a double for Libya's Ahmed Osman on a soaked pitch in Bata.

23/09/2011 - ZAMBIA

Opposition leader becomes new president

Populist opposition leader Michael Sata (pictured) was sworn in as Zambia's new president Friday, after a tense election marred by outbursts of violence. Sata has promised to help the poor enjoy the country's recent economic growth.

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22/09/2011 - ZAMBIA

Riots erupt amid claims of vote-rigging

Riots hit northern Zambia’s Copper Belt, a stronghold of opposition leader Michael Sata, as partial results showed him leading in the country’s presidential election. The slow vote tally has sparked suspicions of vote-rigging.

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20/09/2011 - Zambia

Zambians turn out in force for presidential vote

Zambians turned out in force to vote in the country's presidential election Tuesday. Incumbent Rupiah Banda, who is seeking a new term after completing that of his predecessor, and challenger Michael Sata were the frontrunners.

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25/08/2011 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

What Libya means to Africa

First, we take a closer look at the African reaction to the events in Libya. Also, the Dozo hunters in Ivory Coast played a decisive role in the post-election violence there, but now want to trade in the bush for a place of prominence in the capital. Finally, we tune in to a reality TV show in Zambia that helps former prostitutes work towards their dream of a perfect wedding.

18/06/2011 - ZAMBIA

Controversial ex-president Chiluba dies aged 68

The former president of Zambia, Frederick Chiluba, once hailed as a hero of democracy, but later derided as little more than a common thief after being convicted of pocketing 46 million dollars of state funds, died on Saturday aged 68.

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05/04/2011 - ZAMBIA

Chinese mine bosses cleared in Zambia shooting incident

Two Chinese mine managers accused of shooting 13 coal miners in Zambia over a labour dispute have walked free after the judge dropped all charges, reporters in Livingstone said Tuesday.