Zambian Elections
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Zambia’s new president vows ‘better’ democracy after landslide win
Speaking shortly after his predecessor Edgar Lungu conceded defeat, the business tycoon and veteran opposition leader said his camp had been victims of a “brutal regime that is…
Zambia’s opposition leader Hichilema wins presidential vote at sixth bid
Business tycoon and opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema was on Monday declared winner of the hotly contested presidential election in debt-burdened Zambia
Poverty underscores Zambia poll
The opposition party hopes the sharp economic decline will swing voters their way
Zambians go to elections amid turmoil. What’s at stake
What is worrisome is that even if Zambians desire political change, research indicates that fear of facing electoral violence lowers support for democracy
Zambia should commit to tackling toxic lead mine’s legacy
Residents of Kabwe have been poisoned for decades and now UN experts have called for an urgent clean-up
Zambian elections on Tuesday could determine pivotal issues in its major copper industry
Zambia’s copper industry has been at the heart of campaigning for Tuesday’s presidential election and poses a big headache for the next leader.
Zambia: Court declares Lungu PF presidential candidate
A Zambian court has found Edgar Lungu is the duly elected presidential candidate for the ruling party, but it’s unlikely to end the internal dispute.
Sata challenges Zambia’s election results
Zambian opposition leader Michael Sata on Friday launched a court challenge to demand a recount of the vote in the presidential election.
Zambia electoral authority rejects recount demand
Zambia’s electoral authority on Wednesday rejected demands by the opposition for a recount of last week’s disputed presidential election.
Lost opportunity for Zambian democracy
Recent elections to replace deceased Zambian president Levy Mwanawasa provided an interesting case of the workings of democracy.
Zambia opposition leader refuses to concede defeat
Zambian opposition leader Michael Sata on Tuesday refused to concede defeat in last week’s presidential election.
Zambia opposition to contest Banda election
Rupiah Banda, a pro-business centrist, was sworn in as Zambia’s president on Sunday after a narrow election win.
Acting Zambia president wins election
Acting President Rupiah Banda on Sunday scored a narrow victory in Zambia’s presidential race over fiery rival Michael Sata.
Zambia’s acting president poised for election victory
Acting leader Rupiah Banda is likely to be declared the winner of Zambia’s presidential election on Sunday.
SADC declares Zambia’s election free and fair
SADC on Saturday declared that Zambia’s presidential election was free and fair, despite claims of vote-rigging by the opposition.