Zambia’s Hichilema sworn in for a second term
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The August 13 ballot was marred by allegations of intimidation, pro-government bias and restrictions on the opposition, tarnishing the copper-rich country's democratic reputation.
The 64-year-old tycoon won 60 percent of the vote followed by former provincial government minister Brian Mundubile on 38 percent, according to official results.
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term Tuesday with the main opposition leader, who was the runner-up in last month's elections, in jail on treason charges.
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