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Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline looms

Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline looms
BBC World Monday 24 August 2026, 10:22 UTC 1 min read
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Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.

Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.
Zambia (LOCATION) Preparations (ORG) Hakainde Hichilema's (PERSON)
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