Zambia3 days agoZambia's president sworn in for second term while opponent detainedHakainde Hichilema swept to victory, but his main rival is now in custody charged with treason.3 days ago4 days agoZambian opposition leader charged with treasonMundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambia's capital.4 days ago7 days agoZambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegationsBrian Mundubile had been in hiding after disputing the outcome of the recent presidential election.7 days ago24 Aug 2026Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline loomsPreparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing. 24 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on oppositionPolice confirm Mutotwe Kafwaya's death after growing demands for information about his whereabouts.20 Aug 202618 Aug 2026Zambia's Hichilema re-elected president as main rival in hiding over alleged threatsHakainde Hichilema says he was “truly humbled” by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.18 Aug 202617 Aug 2026Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential voteThe leading opposition candidate calls allegations of a planned insurrection "total fabrications".17 Aug 202614 Aug 2026Zambia vote counting resumes after pause over alleged attacks on polling staffThe electoral commission said violence had "resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers".14 Aug 202611 Aug 2026A burial row over Zambia's late president has turned its election into a hot contestHakainde Hichilema was a shoo-in for a second term but the controversy following Edgar Lungu's death has dented his chances.11 Aug 2026...
