principles and a responsible and responsive government. Ambassador Recalled to the U.S. Over LGBT Rights In December 2019, the United States was reported to have recalled its ambassador to Zambia after he spoke out publicly against the conviction of two men who were sentenced to prison in Zambia for consensual same-sex sexual activity. Then-President of Zambia Edgar Lungu declared Ambassador Daniel Lewis Foote persona non grata because he had criticized the verdict while accusing Zambia of not actively persecuting misappropriation of donor aid. See also Zambian Americans Foreign relations of Zambia Foreign relations of the United States References New York Times: "For the hungry in Zambia, U.S. law may hinder urgent food aid" External links History of Zambia - U.S. relations Zambia Bilateral relations of Zambia