There is a political honeymoon going on in Zambia right now. The new president, Hakainde Hichelma, is making all the right promises.
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Results of elections in Zambia are questionable but a democracy exists, although it's future progress isn't guaranteed. According to Freedom House, "the president and the unicameral National Assembly are elected to serve concurrent five-year terms. The National Assembly includes 150 elected members, as well as up to 8 members appointed by the president." Also check out our section on World Democracy and our Africa archive.
Peaceful transition of power in Zambia: cautious optimism best
Cautious optimism is best in regards to the future of Zambia’s democracy despite the unfolding peaceful transition of power to Hichilema.
Zambia Starts Counting Ballots In Close Election
Voters waited in long lines to cast their ballots in some Zambian polling stations after dark Thursday, as counting started in others.
Elections To Test Zambia’s Standing As Stable Democracy
Zambia’s reputation as one of Africa’s most stable democracies will be tested this week when President Edgar Lungu seeks re-election.
Another spate of xenophobic violence in South Africa
September 2, 2019, South Africa recorded another spate of xenophobic violence against foreign national in South Africa’s commercial capital, Johannesburg.
Zambia Journalist Jailed for 18 Months for Contempt of Court
Zambia’s Supreme Court yesterday sentenced Derrick Sinjela, editor-in-chief of privately owned Rainbow Newspaper, 18 months in prison for contempt of court.
Zambian Anti-Corruption Activist Facing Trumped-up Charges
A Zambian human rights activist is facing jail simply for accusing the country’s judiciary of corruption, Amnesty International said today.
Using New Tech Like Blockchain to Battle Land Corruption
Technological solutions to prevent land corruption require resources, but they do not have to be expensive, land rights experts said Tuesday.
Zambian Hip-Hop Artist Flees Amid Threats Over Song
Rapper Fumba Chama is known as Pilato, an acronym he says, for “People in Lyrical Arena Taking Over.”
Two Term Presidential Limit Under Threat Across Africa
As tyrants come up against the presidential term-limits included in many multi-party constitutions, a significant number are refusing to relinquish power. Instead, a good number of leaders have sought to secure a third term.