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Zambia's Lungu Refuses to Meet Main Opposition leader

The re-elected president has turned down a request by his archrival in the recent elections to discuss and resolve national issues.

Zambia: Lungu Calls for Prayers

Times of Zambia, 27 August 2016

PRESIDENT-ELECT Edgar Lungu has appealed to Zambians and the clergy to commit the nation to prayers for peace to continue prevailing in the country. Read more »

President Edgar Lungu (file photo).

Zambia: President Turns Down Request to Meet with Main Opposition Leader

VOA, 25 August 2016

Zambia's ruling Patriotic Front (PF) party says President Edgar Lungu will not meet with main opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema from the United Party for National Development… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Summit to Welcome President Magufuli

SANF, 24 August 2016

President John Pombe Magufuli of the United Republic of Tanzania has only been in power for less than a year. However, his popularity is growing across southern Africa due to his… Read more »
South Africa: Zambian Opposition Leader Puts Pressure On Lungu to Step Down

News24Wire, 24 August 2016

Zambia's opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema has increased pressure on newly-elected President Edgar Lungu to step down, claiming that he was using state machinery to effect a… Read more »
Zambia: Lungu Visits Market Burnt in Alleged Political Violence

Zambia Reports, 24 August 2016

President Edgar Lungu yesterday visited Bauleni compound to check on a market that was destroyed by fire in a suspected political violence crime allegedly perpetrated by opposition… Read more »

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What's Next For Zambia?

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 »
- Zambia: UPND Delay Petition to Friday
- Zambia: You Reap What You Sow: Lessons From Zambia's Elections
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. Read more »
- Zambia: Inauguration of Zambian Leader Suspended
- Zambia: Concourt Adjourns Presidential Petition