Tag: Zambia

After decades of struggle, Zambia finally achieved its independence from the British on October 24th, 1964. The process of decolonization began in the late 1950s when a new generation of African nationalists emerged and started to challenge colonial rule. Kenneth Kaunda, the leader of the United National Independence Party (UNIP) was a key figure in…

In 2011, the population of Zambia was estimated to be around 14 million people. The economy of the country was largely dependent on exports such as copper, cobalt and other minerals, as well as services such as tourism. In terms of foreign relations, Zambia had strong ties with other African countries, as well as with…