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Zambia’s Hichilema sworn in for a second term after tense vote

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Published on 2026-09-02 04:29:19

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema pledged to build on the economic turnaround achieved during his first term as he was sworn in for a new mandate Tuesday after tense elections.

Hichilema took the oath of office with the main opposition leader — who was the runner-up in the August 13 ballot — under arrest on treason charges that he rejects.

The vote was marred by allegations of intimidation, pro-government bias and restrictions on…

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