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Aug 11, 2026

Zambia holds presidential election testing economic reforms

Zambians vote Thursday in elections widely expected to give President Hakainde Hichilema a second term, though frustration over cost of living may reduce his support despite economic reform efforts.

Aug 11, 2026·9 sources
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  • ▪In June 2026, South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal ruled in favor of Edgar Lungu's family, overturning a high court decision that favored the Zambian government's bid to control the burial.
  • ▪Under President Hakainde Hichilema's administration, Zambia's annual inflation rate fell from 24.6% in July 2021 to 6.5% in 2026.
  • ▪Zambia held general elections on August 13, 2026, to elect a president, members of parliament, and local government councillors.

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