Congratulations to Copper Queens midfielder Grace Chanda on joining Orlando Pride, a top U.S. professional women's soccer team! Grace is the second Zambian player to join Orlando Pride, following in the footsteps of Barbra Branda. Good luck Grace!

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Welcome to Orlando, Grace Chanda 💜

We have signed the Zambian midfielder to a deal through 2025, with a mutual option for 2026!

Today, I visited a Zambian agro-processing plant to see how our projects will bridge farming with markets. These initiatives are part of our broader effort to improve agricultural value chains and drive economic growth.  #MCCZambia

While in the U.S. recently, Amb Gonzales met with the KoBold Metals team for an update on their leadership in driving growth in the mining sector. Particularly notable was KoBold’s new Chief Mining Engineer Fanuel Banda, who is using his tremendous skills to benefit #Zambia !

USADF invites proposals from African cooperatives, producer groups, and enterprises for grant financing and local support for innovative solutions to increase revenues, create jobs, and improve farmer incomes.
Apply before June 30, 2024.
To apply, visit: usadf.gov/apply/

I’m in Lusaka and I'm excited to meet with our partners and see firsthand the transformative projects that are driving economic growth and enhancing community well-being in Zambia.

#MCCZambia #MCC20

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Happy #AfricaDay !

Today we join our African friends and partners in recognizing Africa Day and celebrating the founding of the ​Organization of African Unity, now the African Union, 60 years ago. For six decades our partnership has only grown stronger! 🇺🇸🇿🇲

People’s Action for Accountability and Good Governance in Zambia PAAGZ, with U.S. Embassy funding, is leading the Other Voice Project to strengthen youth voices in governance. In Kanyama & Chongwe, the project empowers youth to promote accountability.

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Statement from Secretary Blinken:

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Today U.S. Embassy Zambia Chargé d’Affaires Linnisa Wahid & Minister of Home Affairs Jack Mwiimbu signed the U.S.–Zambia Partnership to Prevent Trafficking in Persons.

Check out press release for more! -- state.gov/united-states-…

U.S. State Dept. Trafficking in Persons Office
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WATCH: The U.S. Embassy supports inclusion, equal rights, and dignity for all people. No person should lose their home, their livelihood, or their life simply because of who they are. #IDAHOBIT

Secretary Blinken joined a local band in Kyiv with a message: Ukraine is standing up for the free world and the free world stands with Ukraine.

In Zambia, 33% of all deaths are preventable child & maternal deaths. This week, at the Maternal and Newborn Health Summit in Zambia, USAID, @MOHZambia & our partners came together on how we can accelerate getting care to those in need. Every mother deserves to survive & thrive.

What does it mean to power Africa? Join our Facebook Live with Power Africa Coordinator, Richard Nelson to discuss how Power Africa is working towards ending energy poverty in Africa. facebook.com/events/7981674…
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U.S. Embassy Zambia Linnisa Wahid at #Zambia Maternal and Newborn Health Summit: “We look to 🇿🇲 to ensure a business-enabling environment that fosters the expansion of #familyplanning , antenatal, and delivery services in private facilities closer to where people live and work.”

Clean cooking involves using efficient stoves and cleaner fuels to reduce harmful emissions and improve household air quality. Read more on how clean cooking can improve lives:

undp-climate.exposure.co/5-things-to-kn…
#CleanCooking #AirQuality #YALI4OurFuture

In their pursuit of truth, journalists often face unprecedented danger worldwide.

On World Press Freedom Day, we recognize their bravery, resilience and vital role in ensuring the free flow of accurate information.

Our support for journalists and an independent media is

Exciting News! A new library, funded by the U.S. through USAID, is now open in #Lusaka , thanks to the partnership with Lubuto Library Partners.

Check out our press release for more info! - zm.usembassy.gov/united-states-…

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Great opportunity TODAY for #WorldPressFreedomDay ! Are you passionate about upholding the fundamental rights of the press?

Join us on Facebook at facebook.com/usembassyzambia for an insightful panel discussion.

🗓️ Date: TODAY Friday, May 3
🕝 Time: 14:30 PM