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Zambia's Hichilema re-elected though cost-of-living pressures dent his support

By Chris Mfula LUSAKA, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was re-elected for a second term, but the opposition leader put in an unexpectedly strong showing, capitalising on public frustration with lingering hardships despite an economic turnaround.

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Zambia's Hichilema Wins Second Term in Presidential Election

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Zambia's Hichilema Wins Re-election With 60% Of Vote

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Zambia's Hichilema wins second term in presidential election

LUSAKA, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema ‌secured a second term in office after winning ⁠the Southern African country's presidential election, official results released ...

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Zambia President Cements Vote Lead as Shooting Heightens Tension

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Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote

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Zambia’s president extends election lead as contested vote count continues

A 57-year-old polling agent was killed near the capital, Lusaka, on election day, and police arrested nine suspects.

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Zambia says it arrested opposition figures on night of elections

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Zambia's Hichilema leads presidential vote count

As China, US Vie For Its Copper, Zambia Awaits Election Results

China is heavily invested in Zambia's copper sector, while the United States has shown new interest in the country as part of President Donald Trump's focus on critical minerals to ease China's dominance in that area.

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The United States Extends Its Military Reach Into Zambia

On April 26, 2022, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced that they had set up an office in the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia. According to AFRICOM Brigadier General Peter Bailey, Deputy Director for Strategy, Engagement and Programs, the ...

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Cyber Shield 2026 strengthens cyber partnership between North Carolina and Zambia

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – For Zambia Air Force Col. Nkole Emmanuel Muyunda, Cyber Shield 2026 was more than an opportunity to strengthen his cybersecurity skills — it marked another step in the growing partnership between the North Carolina National Guard ...