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Dr. Lise Mumporeze, a Rwanda genocide survivor, stands in the backyard of the Save a Child's Heart Legacy Heritage Children's Home in Holon on the last day of her training program in Israel before she returns to Rwanda to become the first pediatric intensive care specialist in the country on November 3, 2025. (Diana Bletter/Times of Israel)
November 19, 2025, 10:50 am
Come war, peace or pandemic, African doctors train in Israel to save lives back home
Some 165 medical professionals have received fellowships through Save a Child’s Heart; the nonprofit has helped over 8,000 kids from around the world since 1995
By Diana Bletter
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (left) cuts the ribbon at the opening of the Israeli Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia on August 20, 2025, alongside his Zambian counterpart, Mulambo Haimbe (right) and Israeli Ambassador Ofra Farhi. (Shlomi Amsalem/GPO)
August 20, 2025, 10:14 pm
Marking ‘new chapter’ in ties, Sa’ar inaugurates Israeli embassy in Zambia
Almost 35 years after Jerusalem and Lusaka renewed relations, foreign minister says nation is a ‘strategic partner for Israel in the southern part of Africa’
By Nava Freiberg and ToI Staff
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meets with Zambian Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, on June 6, 2025. (GPO/Oren Hakun)
August 19, 2025, 10:28 am
Foreign minister departs for Zambia to inaugurate new embassy
Sa’ar announced plans to open embassy in Lusaka in January as part of his ministry’s goal of expanding relations with African nations; will stop in Addis Ababa en route
By Nava Freiberg
Lynne Mendelsohn. (Mark Reed)
July 29, 2024, 9:18 am
‘Typical Scottish Jewish girl’ makes home in Zambia after dumping legal career in UK
Lynne Mendelsohn runs an animal sanctuary in Livingstone: ‘My Jewish identity is important and I’d like to be buried in the Jewish cemetery. I tell people it’s my tribe’
By Sue Surkes
The Gateway Jewish Museum of Livingston charges roughly $.30 admission and also showcases Zambia's railroad history. (Harry Wall/JTA)
July 18, 2024, 6:17 am
A railway museum in Zambia offers a clue to the African country’s rich Jewish history
While almost no Jews live there today, the central African nation is still influenced by the community’s historic contributions — particularly as it expands medical infrastructure
By Harry D. Wall
File: Then-Ghana head coach Israeli Avram Grant walks away after his team was defeated in the African Cup of Nations semifinal soccer match between Cameroon and Ghana at the Stade de Renovation, in Franceville, Gabon, Feb. 2, 2017. (Sunday Alamba/AP)
December 22, 2022, 4:38 pm
Israeli soccer coach Avram Grant signs on to Zambian national team
Former Chelsea coach said to have beaten 100 other candidates for position in African country; previously worked with Ghana
By ToI Staff
Zambia's President Edgar Lungu, left, meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on February 28, 2017. (Kobi Gideon/GPO)
September 15, 2019, 8:52 am
Zambian politician claims president smuggled money, drugs on 2017 Israel visit
Israeli envoy denies ‘malicious’ claim by President Edgar Lungu’s rival Chishimba Kambwili, says Israeli business ties to the African nation adhere to anti-corruption laws
By ToI Staff
A member of the Israeli team sent to Zambia that included two physicians and one water engineer, in Lusaka, Jan. 8, 2018. (Courtesy of Sheba Medical Center via JTA)
January 11, 2018, 4:29 am
Israeli hospital sends delegation to cholera-stricken Zambia
Sheba Medical Center assisting where 60 people have died and 2,500 are infected in outbreak
By Josefin Dolsten
A group of 11 diplomats from seven African countries visited the area known as Robinson's Arch in the Old City of Jerusalem, November 28, 2016. Second from right is Ze'ev Orenstein of the City of David archeological park, who led the envoys' tour (Michel Rozili/City of David)
November 30, 2016, 10:22 am
African diplomats go on rare, ‘enlightening’ Israeli tour of Old City’s Jewish sites
Palestinians fume as envoys from 7 countries depart from protocol to meet Israeli officials near Jerusalem’s Western Wall, visit controversial City of David archaeological park
By Raphael Ahren
Sisters at the Kalundu Center celebrating the Passover seder, with all of the ritual objects on the table including bitter herbs, handmade matzah, salt water, and grape juice. (photo credit: Courtesy Kalundu Center)
April 2, 2015, 1:26 pm
Why is this seder different from all other seders? Could be the nuns
In Zambia, Catholic sisters are in the habit of celebrating Passover meal, complete with matzah, bitter herbs and haroset, to connect to roots of Christianity and Easter
By Melanie Lidman
Zambian President Michael Sata gesturing upon his arrival at the Solwezi airport before an election campaign meeting, September 10, 2014. (photo credit: AFP/STRINGER)
October 29, 2014, 11:17 am
Zambia president dies months after reported medical trip to Israel
Michael Sata, 77, passes away in London after unspecified illness
By Obert Simwanza
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