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Zambia inaugurates Hichilema for second term amid court closures and treason charges

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term on September 1, 2026, following a disputed August 13 election. The inauguration occurred while his main rival, Brian Mundubile, was detained on treason charges and the country’s courts were closed, preventing legal challenges to the vote. Hichilema won with 60% of the vote, while Mundubile claimed the result was rigged after receiving 38%.

via Al Jazeera|

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Zambian opposition leader faces treason charges after election dispute

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile and 16 others, including his running mate Makebi Zulu, have been formally charged with treason following a disputed presidential election. The charges follow a deadly police raid on a property linked to Mundubile and the subsequent closure of the judiciary, which prevented the opposition from filing an election petition before the deadline. President Hakainde Hichilema, who won 60% of the vote, is set to be sworn in for a second term despite ongoing legal and human rights concerns.

via BBC|

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