Zambia
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“That’s no joke”: Hichilema gears up to change Zambia’s constitution
Zambia’s increasingly authoritarian president has spuriously warned that elections could be delayed for 8-9 years unless the constitution is amended. As President Hakainde Hichilema ... -
Zambia is on the verge of being a one-party state
The ruling party’s bid to either destroy or take control of the main opposition has taken a huge leap forwards in recent days. Zambia’s ... -
Why is Zambia’s president warning off non-existent coup plotters?
Though baffling to some, Hichilema’s talk of a coup contains two clear messages to two different audiences. On 4 September 2023, Zambia’s President Hakainde ... -
Zambia: The president’s five-point plan to stay in power at all costs
Hichilema is desperate to retain power and already has a worrying plan three years ahead of time. Zambia’s next general election is not due ... -
Why Zambia’s president is adored abroad but a disappointment at home
Since coming to power in 2021, Hichilema has enthusiastically courted the approval of the West, often at Zambia’s expense. Despite his lack of significant ... -
Medicine helps their HIV. Hunger makes it hard to take
Poor harvests and pandemic-related hardships mean many Zambians living with HIV aren’t getting proper nutrition, putting them at even greater risk. Mary Phiri walks ... -
An assessment of President Hichilema’s first year in Zambia
The new president came to power promising widespread change. A year on, his supporters see him as a saviour, his critics as an abject ... -
Zambia’s democracy is still under attack
But now by President Hichilema, the man who vowed to rescue it. When Hakainde Hichilema won Zambia’s August 2021 election, many hoped the assault ...
