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Hichilema’s Second Term Amid Election Tensions | Global News
- Published
- September 1, 2026
- Duration
- 1:46
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- Last updated
- Sep 2, 2026
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President Hakainde Hichilema is poised to begin his second term after a controversial election victory, with EU observers flagging irregularities and security forces raiding opposition-linked properties amid claims of an impending uprising. His main rival, Brian Mundubile, unable to challenge the results due to inaccessible courts, was later arrested alon…
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President Hakainde Hichilema is poised to begin his second term after a controversial election victory, with EU observers flagging irregularities and security forces raiding opposition-linked properties amid claims of an impending uprising. His main rival, Brian Mundubile, unable to challenge the results due to inaccessible courts, was later arrested alongside running mate Makebi Zulu — both now formally charged. Hichilema, who took office in 2021 amid crippling inflation and debt, now faces the
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