Zambia’s fragile democracy tested

In a dramatic turn of events following Zambia’s August 2026 general elections, President Hakainde Hichilema has secured a second term with a decisive victory, but the political landscape is roiling with tension and accusations that threaten the nation’s fragile stability. Hichilema, who earned nearly 60% of the vote according to official results, was declared the winner by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) on August 18, cementing his continued leadership of the southern African nation....