BBC World
Zambia's President Wins Second Term, Opponent Detained in Plot Twist
Zambia's president gets a second term, his rival gets treason charges - democracy with a side of irony.
2026-09-01
BBC World
2026-08-30
BBC World
Zambian Opposition Leader Charged with Treason, Because Election Disputes Are Apparently Now a Crime
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile gets treason charges for disputing an election, because apparently disagreeing with the results is now a capital offense.
2026-08-24
BBC World
Zambian Courts Sealed Shut Just in Time to Make Filing Election Petition Extra Difficult
Zambian courts have mysteriously shut down just as the election petition deadline hits, making it extra hard to challenge the results. Lawyers told to scram, opposition in hiding, and the inauguration prep continues - because why not?
2026-08-18
BBC World
Zambia's President Wins Second Term, Opposition Claims It Wasn't That Simple
Zambia's president wins a second term with 60% of the vote, but opposition cries foul, observers raise eyebrows, and everyone pretends this is all very normal.
2026-08-14
BBC World
Zambia Hits Pause on Vote Counting, Because Apparently Democracy Needs a Timeout
Zambia's electoral commission suspends vote counting over alleged attacks and stolen ballots, because democracy just wasn't exciting enough.
2026-07-07
BBC World
Trump's 'America First' Health Aid: Some African Nations Say 'Thanks, But No Thanks'
The Trump administration's new health aid deals for Africa come with conditions - prioritize US pharma, share data, and align with US interests. Some nations are signing, but others are saying 'no thanks.'
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