Zambia president inaugurated for second term after disputed vote and opposition arrests
Summary
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for his second term after winning the recent election with about 60% of the vote. The election faced disputes, including the arrest of opposition leaders and the closure of courts for election challenges.Key Facts
- President Hakainde Hichilema took office again at a public ceremony in Lusaka, Zambia’s capital.
- He won the August 18 presidential vote with around 60%, according to official results.
- Opposition leader Brian Mundubile received about 38% and claimed the election was unfair.
- Some opposition figures, including Mundubile and his running mate Makebu Zulu, were arrested and held in a high-security prison.
- Mundubile went into hiding fearing for his safety after the election and police searching his home.
- He and Zulu surrendered to police on August 24 after staying at a United Nations building for protection.
- Several African presidents attended the inauguration, showing regional support.
- Zambia has had mostly peaceful elections since moving to multiparty elections in 1991.
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