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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.

Another spate of xenophobic violence in South Africa

by Livert Ngum - September 6, 2019

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Africa, Cameroon, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Zambia Journalist Jailed for 18 Months for Contempt of Court

by DC Editors - December 26, 2018

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents, Zambia

Zambian Anti-Corruption Activist Facing Trumped-up Charges

by DC Editors - November 23, 2018

Zambian Anti-Corruption Activist

A Zambian human rights activist is facing jail simply for accusing the country’s judiciary of corruption, Amnesty International said today.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Political Dissidents, Worldwide Corruption, Zambia

Using New Tech Like Blockchain to Battle Land Corruption

by DC Editors - October 25, 2018

Low-tech Tools Can Fight Land Corruption, Experts Say

Technological solutions to prevent land corruption require resources, but they do not have to be expensive, land rights experts said Tuesday.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election Transparency, Internet and Democracy, Voting Technology, Worldwide Corruption, Zambia

Zambian Hip-Hop Artist Flees Amid Threats Over Song

by DC Editors - January 30, 2018

Zambian Hip-Hop Artist

Rapper Fumba Chama is known as Pilato, an acronym he says, for “People in Lyrical Arena Taking Over.”

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Political Artwork, Political Dissidents, Worldwide Corruption, Zambia

Two Term Presidential Limit Under Threat Across Africa

by Farai Chirimumimba - July 8, 2017

Two Term Presidential Limit Under Threat

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.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, African Union, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Term Limits, Zambia, Zimbabwe

VIDEO: Is Zambia’s Democracy in Danger?

by DC Editors - June 1, 2017

Zambia’s Democracy in Danger

Unusual nature of an opposition leader’s treason charge has some Zambians questioning country’s stability

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Zambia

Opposition Leader’s Detention Hits South African and Zambian Relations

by DC Editors - May 26, 2017

South Africa’s opposition leader says was manhandled and assaulted by Zambian security forces

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, South Africa, Zambia

Worrying Setbacks For Zambian Democracy

by DC Editors - May 15, 2017

Zambian Democracy

Zambian politics has become significantly more violent since the 2016 election campaign

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Zambia

Latest on the Worrying Arrest of the Zambian Opposition Leader

by DC Editors - April 12, 2017

Zambian Opposition Leader

Zambian police have detained opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema for committing treason

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Zambia

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