Coverage dated September 1, 2026 to September 2, 2026

Zambia president inaugurated for second term after disputed vote and opposition arrests

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LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was inaugurated Tuesday to begin his second term after a disputed election that saw some opposition leaders arrested and the country’s courts closed for legal appeals to the election outcomes.

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BBC News
Zambia's president to be sworn in for second term while opponent detained (opens BBC News)
Published Sep 1, 2026
BBC News's feed description
Hakainde Hichilema swept to victory, but his main rival is now in detention charged with treason.
WTOP Washington DC
Zambia president inaugurated for second term after disputed vote and opposition arrests (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Sep 1, 2026
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was inaugurated Tuesday to begin his second term after a disputed election that saw some opposition leaders arrested and the country’s courts closed for legal appeals to the election outcomes.
Al Jazeera
Hakainde Hichilema returns as Zambia’s president following disputed vote (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Sep 1, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
Incumbent is inaugurated with his main rival in last month's election jailed and the courts shuttered.
Al Jazeera
Zambia’s Hichilema begins second term amid disputed vote and arrests (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Sep 2, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
Economic gains face growing scrutiny as political tensions deepen after the vote.

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