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Zambia celebrates peaceful transfer of power after elections
Read full article: Zambia celebrates peaceful transfer of power after electionsBusiness has quickly returned to normal in Zambia after veteran opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema was declared president-elect and the incumbent president Edgar Lungu conceded his election defeat.
Zambia's opposition leader warns of tensions ahead of polls
Read full article: Zambia's opposition leader warns of tensions ahead of pollsZambia’s main opposition leader has warned the military deployed on the streets ahead of crucial elections Thursday against “aiding a particular party” and raised concern that the country could fall into chaos if the polls are “mismanaged.”.
Zambian president warns of growing tensions ahead of polls
Read full article: Zambian president warns of growing tensions ahead of pollsZambia’s president Monday opened a sprawling new Chinese-funded and built terminal at the main airport in the capital, Lusaka, days before crucial polls, warning that election-related violence could shatter the stability of one of Africa’ most peaceful nations.
African leaders gather to pay respects to Kenneth Kaunda
Read full article: African leaders gather to pay respects to Kenneth KaundaAfrican leaders have gathered with ordinary Zambians to attend a memorial service Friday for Kenneth Kaunda, the nation’s founding president and champion of African nationalism.
Zambia approaches elections amid repression, says Amnesty
Read full article: Zambia approaches elections amid repression, says AmnestyZambia is on “the brink of a human rights crisis,” Amnesty International said Monday, alleging that President Edgar Lungu faces is using repressive tactics to win another term in elections set for Aug. 12.
Zambia's Kenneth Kaunda, 97, hospitalized amid virus surge
Read full article: Zambia's Kenneth Kaunda, 97, hospitalized amid virus surgeZambia’s first president Kenneth Kaunda, 97, has been admitted to hospital, his office announced Monday, as the southern African country battles a surge in COVID-19.