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Zambians voting as president bids for second term

Zambians voting as president bids for second term
BBC World Thursday 13 August 2026, 10:51 UTC 1 min read
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Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal.

Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal.
Zambians (ORG) Hakainde Hichilema (PERSON)
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