Are Presidential elections in Africa a fair reflection of the people's votes? As Zambian elections are in process, the question remains on the authenticity of African democracy elections.

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Supporters of Zambia's opposition leader celebrated his election victory in the early hours of Monday - but with an economy in dire straits, the partying may be short-lived.

Zambian President Edgar Lungu conceded defeat on Monday after a landslide election win by opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema, marking the southern African country's third peaceful handover of power to an opposition party.

Special forces from the United States will soon deploy to Democratic Republic of Congo's restive east to gauge the potential for a local anti-terrorism unit to combat Islamist violence, President Felix Tshisekedi said on Sunday.

Jailed former South African president Jacob Zuma has undergone unspecified surgery and remains in hospital with more operations planned, prison authorities.There was no word on a potential discharge date for Zuma.

When farmers near Cape Town harvest rooibos leaves in December , they will become the first generation to grow and sell a tea with a unique regional status, a designation awarded to other such products as French champagne or Irish whiskey.

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake shook southwestern Haiti Saturday morning, leaving hundreds dead, injured or missing, taking down buildings and cutting off communication to at least two cities.

As the Taliban look set to takeover Afghanistan, aid workers vow continued civilian support but acknowledge the situation looks grim for the most vulnerable, including children. Women in particular fear a return to the harsh treatment that they endured the last time the Taliban controlled the country in the 1990s. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has more.

As the United States continues to pull its embassy staff from Kabul, Afghanistan, the Biden administration is defending its withdrawal from the war-torn nation while critics say the U.S. departure may create a humanitarian crisis and a haven for extremists.

The resignation of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo under a cloud of sexual misconduct allegations comes four years after the #MeToo movement exploded across the world.

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Zambia's main opposition wants president Edgar Lungu impeached. The United Party for National Development this week filed a motion in parliament. The party's accusing the president of violating the constitution. CGTN's Farai Mwakutuya has that story...



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In November 2020, Zambia succumbed to the weight of a $42.5 million Eurobond repayment, by becoming the first African nation to default on its debt in the Covid-19 era, and now its total public debt stock has climbed to $32.8 billion, including interest arrears at the end of last year, of which $18.6 billion was external.

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The African Union Election Observation Mission says the Zambian elections satisfactorily met the continental and regional principles of democratic elections. Hailing the elections as generally peaceful, the AUEOM urged all parties to resort to legally established channels should there be a dispute on the outcome of the process. Zambian President Edgar Lungu won re-election, in a vote his main rival Hakainde Hichilema rejected on claims of rigging by the electoral commission. Lungu faced a tough challenge from Hichilema to rule over Africa's second-largest copper producer, which has suffered from an economic slump due to depressed commodity prices.

Zambia's election, what does this election mean for the rest of Africa, especially for the countries holding elections soon

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A political truce in Zambia appears to be holding after the ruling party's secretary-general was reinstated.

Protests were followed by violence on Monday when Guy Scott, Zambia's interim president, sacked Edgar Lungu in a decision that was seen by many as politically motivated.

According to the polls, Lungu is a front-runner in the race for presidency scheduled for January, following the death of Micheal Sata, the late Zambian president.

Al Jazeera's Tania Page reports from Lusaka, Zambia.

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South Africa and Zambia today launched an inaugural Joint Commission of Cooperation, to oversee bilateral agreements.
International Relations Minister, Maite Nkoana-Mashabane hosted her counterpart, Harry Kalaba, on the eve of the state visit of Zambian President Edgar Lungu to South Africa.

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Zambia's opposition has questioned the motives behind the president's visit

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Margaret Mwanakatwe is no longer part of the Zambian government.

Zambian President Edgar Lungu abruptly fired his finance minister on Sunday.

She's been replaced by Bwalya Ng'andu, former deputy chief of the Zambian central bank.

The Zambian presidency announced its decision in a statement issued on Sunday, but did not give reasons for the dismissal.

Mwanakatwe had been Finance minister for just over a year.

The 9% across-the-board tax on sales of goods and services, which was originally …
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ames Duddridge made the slip-up in a speech at the funeral of Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia’s founding president and one of Africa’s last surviving liberation leaders, in the country’s capital, Lusaka, last week. Kaunda, who died last month at the age of 97, ruled Zambia from 1964, when it won independence from Britain, until 1991.

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'Today the United Kingdom mourns Dr Kaunda’s passing alongside his family, the people of Zimbabwe and indeed the wider world,' said Duddridge. The slip prompted anger on social media, with some seeing evidence of enduring colonial-era attitudes among British officials towards African countries

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In part two of VOA’s interview with President Hakainde Hichilema, the new Zambian leader says his vision for the nation includes encouraging democracy, stamping out corruption and developing infrastructure to help stabilize the country and the economy. VOA’s Peter Clottey spoke to the president before his inauguration.

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President Xi Jinping has met with his Zambian counterpart Edgar Lungu in Beijing. The two leaders said they would deepen their countries' long-standing friendship and expand cooperation. Our reporter Su Yuting has more.

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Known as 'King Cobra' to his admirers, Michael Sata, leaves behind what some analysts describe as a mixed legacy. Sata tried to be Zambia's President a record four times without giving up. So what lies ahead for Zambia post Sata?

The hearing in the election petition challenging President Eggar Lungu's victory in recent elections is set to commence today after it was postponed on Tuesday. President Lungu narrowly won the August 11th elections and his opponent, Hakainde Hichilema has filed court papers to challenge the result. Earlier we spoke to the Spokesperson for Edward Lungu's campaign about the election petition where he said the president would comply with whatever decision is reached by the courts.

"As the world faces critical shortages of key agricultural produce, and as we witness the devastating effects of food insecurity in all our regions of Africa and beyond, Zambia is well placed," Hichilema told the European Parliament in Brussels.

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Weeks after Zambian president openly rejected the United States ambassador's pro-gay stance in a recent court judgment, the government has reportedly asked that the envoy leaves the Southern African country whiles it awaits diplomatic response from the United States.

The rift between Zambia and Ambassador Daniel Foote was ignited when the latter said he was "horrified" by the 15-year jail term handed to a gay couple. He went on to publicly criticize the government and defend his pro-gay stance.…
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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit Zambia from March 31 to April 1, a visit expected to spark nostalgia and excitement, as Harris has a personal connection to Zambia, where she spent time with her Indian grandfather, who sparked her interest in public service. Kathy Short reports for VOA from the Zambian capital Lusaka.

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