September 17, 2014 Elections are the cornerstone of a participatory democracy, and they are successful when voters approach the polls free from fear of violence and intimidation. I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), the Zambia Police Service (ZPS), Zambia’s political parties, and the people of Zambia for ...
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By U.S. Embassy Zambia | 17 September, 2014 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: DCM, elections
August 1, 2014 President Obama’s words exemplify the deep commitment of the United States to support Africa’s vibrant and dynamic future. On August 5-6, President Obama will host the first U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C., inviting heads of state and leaders from across Africa to come together to pave the way for a brighter ...
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By U.S. Embassy Zambia | 1 August, 2014 | Categories: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Africa, Barack Obama, DCM, POTUS
June 20, 2014 – by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires David Young and German Ambassador Bernd Finke June 20 is World Refugee Day. This day is to recall the courage, strength and determination of women, men and children who are forced to flee their homelands under threat of persecution, conflict and violence, and to honor those who ...
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By U.S. Embassy Zambia | 20 June, 2014 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: DCM, refugees
June 1, 2014 – by German Ambassador Bernd Finke and U.S. Chargé d’Affaires David Young June 1 is International Children’s Day. It is a day to recall the aspirations, rights and, sadly, all too often the plight of the children of the world. International Children’s Day was proclaimed in 1925. Our societies have seen fundamental ...
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By U.S. Embassy Zambia | 1 June, 2014 | Categories: Child and Family Matters | Tags: children's rights, DCM
May 15, 2014 “From 100 yards away, the freshly turned earth of the field appeared to be covered with haphazard dots. Five feet away, the dots became empty shoes, shattered eyeglasses, and decaying clothing…No evidence of battles having been fought was found.” Thus begins journalist David Rohde’s account of the mass graves he witnessed in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Zambia | 15 May, 2014 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: DCM, freedom
April 24, 2014 How wonderful to see the spirit of reconciliation that has marked this year’s Holy Week gatherings here in Lusaka! I was privileged to attend services at St. Ignatius Catholic Church and Miracle Life Church on Good Friday, and then St. Ignatius again on Easter Sunday. I was impressed to see the President, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Zambia | 24 April, 2014 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: DCM, peace
April 12, 2014 “I was among the people who used to cut down trees for charcoal burning…. But I have come to understand the devastating impact of deforestation. I also take time to share this information with friends.” These are the words of Mwape village resident Derrick Daka that are now being repeated by many ...
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By U.S. Embassy Zambia | 12 April, 2014 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: DCM, environment
March 25, 2014 As a student, Patricia Due was arrested for ordering food at a lunch counter. Today that would be unthinkable! But when this incident occurred in 1960, African Americans like Patricia were expected to abide by laws mandating racial separation that existed in many parts of the United States. She had ordered at ...
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By U.S. Embassy Zambia | 25 March, 2014 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: DCM, Women's History Month
February 27, 2014 In the 1960s, U.S. civil rights activist John Lewis was beaten with steel rods, knocked unconscious, and had stones thrown at the bus he was riding in, but he persevered, and his bravery helped to bring about the victories for human rights that have made the United States what it is today. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Zambia | 27 February, 2014 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Black History Month, DCM
January 20, 2014 On January 20, the United States celebrates one of our most timely and relevant national holidays – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. For me it is a holiday that focuses national attention on some of the founding ideals that make America strong as a democracy. Like all countries, the United States ...
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By U.S. Embassy Zambia | 20 January, 2014 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: DCM, MLK, Op-Ed, Press Release
