Zambia: Lungu Sworn in to Begin New Term

14 September 2016

Zambian President Edgar Lungu made staggering promises to revamp the slumping economy as he was Tuesday sworn-in after a disputed August 11 election.

Main opposition UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema said their victory was stolen in the election in which the 59-year-old Lungu was seeking a first full five-year mandate.

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