Zambia Elections Face Scrutiny Amidst Political Rivalry

Zambia's upcoming elections are under intense scrutiny, with the political landscape heavily influenced by the enduring rivalry between the incumbent president and his late arch-rival. The elections are seen as a test for the country's democratic model.

13 Aug, 04:00 — 13 Aug, 04:00

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The GuardianMostly Factual15d ago

Zambia elections haunted by ghost of incumbent president’s arch-rival

Hakainde Hichilema is bidding for second term, but feud between him and family of Edgar Lungu, who died in 2025, continues As Zambians go to the polls, the ghost of the current president’s predecessor hangs over the elections. Hakainde Hichilema, 64, is bidding for a second term leading the southern African country after defeating his arch-rival Edgar Lungu by a landslide in 2021. Continue reading...

By Rachel Savage

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Zambia Elections Face Scrutiny Amidst Political Rivalry

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Zambia elections haunted by ghost of incumbent president’s arch-rival

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