The Electoral Commission ends Zambia election campaigning after rise of violent clashes
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.
Assault on Zambia Free Press Ahead of Election
Arrest of journalists from independent and opposition media are an attack on Zambia free press
Zambia’s New Braille Ballots Increase Access to Vote
Introduction of braille ballots in Zambia will be benefit to blind voters and nation as a whole
US Needs to Rethink Southern Africa Democracy Strategy
Southern Africa democracy in can succeed in a place where widespread free and fair elections have struggled to take root in the violent past
Trouble in Zambia as Nascent Democracy Bans Old Party
Old Party MMD Dissolved by Newly Elected Long-Time Opposition Showing Zambia as Nascent Democracy