PARIS, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- France said Tuesday that Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa died in a French hospital where he was being treated for a stroke suffered seven weeks ago.

LUSAKA, Zambia, July 3 (UPI) -- Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa has survived an apparent stroke but may not resume official duties, The Times of South Africa reported.

LUSAKA, Zambia, May 10 (UPI) -- The Zambian government has seized nearly $60 million in funds and assets allegedly stolen under former President Frederick Chiluba, an official said.

HARARE, Zimbabwe, May 3 (UPI) -- The Zimbabwean opposition lobbied African leaders Saturday, demanding a better count of votes in the presidential race.

LUSAKA, Zambia, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa said this week illegal opposition to the National Constitution Conference could result in treason charges.

HARARE, Zimbabwe, Sept. 21 (UPI) -- Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe will attend a Europe-Africa summit if invited despite British Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s plan to boycott it if he does.

LUSAKA, Zambia, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa was sworn in for a second term in Lusaka Tuesday as his rival vowed to investigate poll results.

LUSAKA, Zambia, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Amid claims of widespread fraud, Zambia's incumbent President Levy Mwanawasa won re-election after vote-counting Monday in Lusaka.

LUSAKA, Zambia, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- When initial results in the race for the Zambian presidency were revealed this week, the sudden fall of the Patriotic Front's nominee caused a riot.