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Zambia’s “Imaginary” Terror Plot

September 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Gershom Ndhlovu Zambia recently woke up to a story in state-owned media that a group calling itself Tongas Under Oath had killed two people belonging to President Michael Sata’s ethnic group, and was now in the process of removing settlers … read more »

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Zambia: Opposition leader arrested

August 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Zambia’s main opposition leader was arrested Monday and charged with publishing false information after he claimed that ruling party youth were being trained by Sudanese militia, police said. Hakainde Hichilema, the leader of the United Party for National Development (UPND), … read more »

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Zambia: HH arrested, charged with treason that carries a death penalty

August 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has been arrested and charged with treason, an offence that carries a death penalty in Zambian law. Mr. Hichilema was arrested this morning when he appeared at Police headqauters for questioning. The UPND leader is currently … read more »

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Zambia elections on 20 September

July 28, 2011 by benim

Lusaka – Zambian President Rupiah Banda on Thursday set elections for September 20, hoping a humming economy will help him win his first full term in office against an opposition whose alliance has already cracked. “I have been informed by … read more »

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Opposition Alliance’s Breakdown Boosts President Banda Re-election Prospects, Says Expert

May 24, 2011 by benim

A scholar says the breakdown of the alliance between Zambia’s two major opposition parties will help advance President Rupiah Banda’s re-election prospects. Political science lecturer Pheneas Bbaala of the University of Zambia said the coalition was meant to strengthen the … read more »

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