Zambia Detains Opposition Leader Over Alleged Treason After Disputed Election
Police detained Zambia opposition leader Brian Mundubile and running mate Makebi Zulu after they surrendered, as questions grow over election access and due process.
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Zambia Count Suspended as Opposition Claims Victory Before Official Result
Zambia halted presidential vote counting over reported violence and stolen ballot papers as opposition leader Brian Mundubile claimed victory before an official result.
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Zambia’s Aug. 13, 2026 Election to Bring SADC Observers as Hichilema Seeks Second Term
Zambia will hold presidential, parliamentary and local elections on Aug. 13, 2026, with SADC observers monitoring voting, counting and other electoral procedures.
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Zambia heads toward Aug. 13 election as Hichilema’s economic record faces test
Zambia’s presidential and parliamentary elections are scheduled for Aug. 13, with President Hakainde Hichilema seeking a second term amid cost-of-living concerns.
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Zambia’s August 2026 election puts Hakainde Hichilema’s economic record to the test
Zambia is heading toward an August 2026 presidential election as copper gains, debt restructuring and an IMF growth forecast collide with persistent cost-of-living concerns.
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Zambia election puts copper, living costs and debt policy in focus
Zambia votes Aug. 13 as voters weigh jobs, prices and electricity while investors watch copper policy, debt discipline and ties with global partners.
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Zambia heads toward an Aug. 13 election under scrutiny
Zambia’s Aug. 13 elections will be assessed by international and domestic monitors focused on access, media fairness, voter privacy and vote counting.
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How Zambia’s Debt-for-Energy Deal Turns Bond Savings Into a Long-Term Grid Plan
Zambia’s $1.36 billion bond buyback won broad support and is tied to up to $275 million for grid upgrades, but delivery and utility finances remain critical.