Zambia’s Hichilema begins second term amid disputed vote and arrests
Economic confidence vs political concernsInvestors have so far largely looked past the political turmoil as Zambia’s bonds remain resilient after the election and markets are focused on debt restructuring and economic continuity.
But his inauguration on Tuesday came against a far less settled political backdrop: election observers have raised concerns about the conduct and counting of the August 13 vote, while opposition figures, including Hichilema’s main rival, have been arrested and charged with treason.
The role of security forces in Zambia’s political disputes has become a renewed point of concern since the disputed election and arrests of opposition figures [AFP]The result was eventually declared in Hichilema’s favour, but Mundubile sought to challenge it through the courts.
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