Poverty stories

Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema wins re-election amid cost-of-living concerns

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema secured a second term, defeating opposition challenger Brian Mundubile by more than one million votes. Despite campaigning on economic recovery and debt restructuring achievements, his victory margin was narrower than expected as voters expressed frustration over persistent poverty and cost-of-living pressures.