Lusaka: Zambian authorities suddenly closed and cordoned off the courts without credible explanation on August 24, 2026, effectively blocking the filing of any legal challenges to the results of the August 13 presidential election, Human Rights Watch …
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Zambia Shuts Down Court System
Lusaka: Human rights groups and the law association demand an explanation as Zambia completely shuts down its court system. This unexpected move has raised concerns among citizens and various stakeholders regarding the implications for justice and gov…
Zambia’s General Elections Results Acknowledged by EU
Zambia: The European Union (EU) has acknowledged the announcement by the Electoral Commission of Zambia regarding the results of the general elections held on 13 August, which saw the re-election of President Hakainde Hichilema. The EU’s statement com…
European Union Acknowledges Zambian General Election Results
Zambia: The European Union has recognized the announcement by the Electoral Commission of Zambia regarding the results of the general elections held on 13 August, which resulted in the re-election of President Hakainde Hichilema. The EU’s acknowledgme…
Zambian Authorities Urged to Investigate Former Minister’s Shooting Amid Post-Election Tensions
Lusaka: The reported killing of former minister Mutotwe Kafwaya has raised serious concerns in Zambia. His death, occurring against a backdrop of alleged arbitrary arrests and detentions of opposition members during the recent electoral period, has pr…