Hakainde Hichilema

Hakainde Hichilema· Politics · 6 sources · Sep 1, 2026Story

Zambia's Hichilema sworn in for second term as rival faces treason charges

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second five-year term after securing about 60% of the vote in August, in a ceremony that occurred amid post-election tensions and opposition arrests. Opposition leader Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu were detained and later charged with treason after security raids and despite a disputed election and closed courts for appeals.

Politics· Sep 1, 2026

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Hakainde Hichilema· World · 12 sources · Aug 24, 2026Story

Court closures in Zambia ahead of election petition deadline

Zambia shut down court premises nationwide on the final day to file a petition challenging the presidential election results, with police tape barriers and sealed High and Supreme Courts amid security concerns. Opposition candidate Brian Mundubile, who finished second and alleges irregularities, remains in hiding as preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration continue, drawing warnings from rights groups about the impact on democracy.

World· Aug 24, 2026

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Hakainde Hichilema· World · 6 sources · Aug 19, 2026Story

Zambia opposition plans court challenge to presidential vote

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile says he will challenge the presidential election results in court, alleging serious irregularities and fraud in the vote that handed President Hakainde Hichilema a second term, after a period of post-election violence, arrests and disruptions surrounding the tally. The dispute unfolds amid international concern and reports of security crackdowns as the electoral commission paused counting and noted ballot-paper issues.

World· Aug 19, 2026

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Hakainde Hichilema· World · 8 sources · Aug 17, 2026Story

Zambia arrests 11 opposition figures after election

Zambia's security forces arrested several leading opposition figures on the night of national elections, alleging they posed a serious threat to state security after raids tied to an insurrection plot. While early results show President Hakainde Hichilema leading, the government faces opposition charges of repression and concerns about late electoral reforms and media access during the vote.

World· Aug 17, 2026

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Hakainde Hichilema

Hakainde Hichilema

Zambia's Hichilema sworn in for second term as rival faces treason charges

Court closures in Zambia ahead of election petition deadline

Zambia opposition plans court challenge to presidential vote

Zambia arrests 11 opposition figures after election