Zambia's president to be sworn in for second term while opponent detained
2 sources·Updated September 1, 2026
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- Al Jazeera·2d agoHakainde Hichilema sworn in as Zambia’s president after disputed election
Incumbent is inaugurated with his main rival in last month's election jailed and the courts shuttered.
Read at Al Jazeera → - BBC World·3d agoZambia's president to be sworn in for second term while opponent detained
Hakainde Hichilema swept to victory, but his main rival is now in detention charged with treason.
Read at BBC World →