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Democracy: Zambia's recently concluded 2026 elections have raised fears of democratic backsliding, particularly following the arrest and subsequent treason charges against Brian Mundubile, the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema. Photo: Mutinta Hichilema
AFRICAN POLITICS

From hope to fear: A tale of Zambia's democracy in contrast with other States

An analysis of Zambia's democratic trajectory following the 2026 elections, contrasting its civic space and challenges with governance trends across Africa.

  • Robert Kigongo
6 min read
Hakainde Hichilema victory is seen as more than a second term. It is an opportunity for him to convert macroeconomic gains into benefits families can feel
ZAMBIA

How Hakainde Hichilema bagged second term in Zambia polls

Zambia’s president Hakainde Hichilema secured a second term with 60% of the vote, overturning pre-election assumptions that economic pain would lead to a decisive rejection of…

  • Dennis Mulilo
8 min read
ZAMBIA ELECTIONS

Two-horse race to Zambian August poll

Zambia's general election on 13 August is set to be a two-horse race between incumbent Hakainde Hichilema and challenger Brian Mundubile. Voter frustration over the high cost of…

  • Dennis Mulilo
6 min read
Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema
ZAMBIA

The case for and against Zambian president’s second presidential term

Zambia heads to the polls on 13 August 2026, with President Hakainde Hichilema seeking re-election among 14 contenders. Analysts and ordinary Zambians are weighing whether his…

  • Aaron Ng’ambi
11 min read