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Zambia's president to be sworn in for second term while opponent detained

Zambia's president to be sworn in for second term while opponent detained
BBC World Tuesday 01 September 2026, 06:43 UTC 1 min read
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Hakainde Hichilema swept to victory, but his main rival is now in detention charged with treason.

Hakainde Hichilema swept to victory, but his main rival is now in detention charged with treason.
Zambia (LOCATION) Hakainde Hichilema (PERSON)
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