September 2, 2019, South Africa recorded another spate of xenophobic violence against foreign national in South Africa’s commercial capital, Johannesburg.
Zambia articles on Democracy Chronicles
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.
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.
VIDEO: Is Zambia’s Democracy in Danger?
Unusual nature of an opposition leader’s treason charge has some Zambians questioning country’s stability
Opposition Leader’s Detention Hits South African and Zambian Relations
South Africa’s opposition leader says was manhandled and assaulted by Zambian security forces
Worrying Setbacks For Zambian Democracy
Zambian politics has become significantly more violent since the 2016 election campaign
Latest on the Worrying Arrest of the Zambian Opposition Leader
Zambian police have detained opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema for committing treason