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Zambia: Inauguration of Zambian Leader Suspended
Namibian, 22 August 2016
The Zambian government on Saturday suspended the inauguration of president-elect Edgar Lungu after the main opposition party petitioned against his re-election. Read more »
Lungu Inauguration Stopped Over Zambia Opposition Petition
The opposition United Party for National Development has filed a petition before the Constitutional Court contesting the validity of President Edgar Lungu's victory.
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Zambia: Concourt Adjourns Presidential Petition
Zambia Reports, 22 August 2016
The Constitutional Court has adjourned to tomorrow the petition against the election of President Edgar Lungu and his running mate Inonge Wina. Read more »
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Zambia: President Lungu Has His Work Cut Out for Him
The Conversation Africa, 22 August 2016
President Edgar Lungu of the Patriotic Front (PF) has been declared winner of the most closely fought election Zambia has witnessed since adopting a multiparty system in 1990. Read more »
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Zambia: President Lungu's Inauguration Halted
Zambia Reports, 20 August 2016
Secretary to Cabinet Dr. Rowland Msiska has suspended plans to host an inauguration ceremony for President Edgar Lungu scheduled for Tuesday 23rd August 2016. Read more »
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Zambia: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Remarks On Lungu's Re-Election As President of Zambia
Focac, 22 August 2016
Q: The Election Commission of Zambia announced on August 15 that incumbent President Edgar Lungu was re-elected after polling 50.35% of the vote. What is your comment on that? Read more »
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Zambia: You Reap What You Sow: Lessons From Zambia's Elections
Zambia Reports, 22 August 2016
The country needs to heal at the moment, which may make some of the observations I make in this piece not suitable for the moment. I do realize however, that some lessons are best… Read more »
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Zambia: President Lungu Remains Commander-in-Chief - Cabinet Chief
Zambia Reports, 20 August 2016
Secretary to Cabinet Dr. Roland Msiska has informed the nation that President Edgar Lungu remained Republican President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces despite the… Read more »
InFocus
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The Constitutional Court will decide on an application by the opposition on alleged irregularities following President Edgar Lungu's re-election by a narrow margin. Read more »
