Power and Politics
The Republic of Panama reaffirmed its support for the autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty
The Republic of Panama reaffirmed on Friday 22 May 2026 in Rabat its constant position of support for the autonomy plan, under Moroccan ...
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‘Zambia is rising again,’ President Hichilema says as nomination papers filed ahead of August polls
President Hakainde Hichilema has announced that he and Vice President Mutale Nalumango had successfully filed nomination papers for re-election on August 13. Hichilema ...
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Katebe alleges police abduction, as 11 reportedly arrested in Lusaka over disorderly conduct
The Non-governmental Gender Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) Board Chairperson Beauty Katebe has described her arrest and detention as an abduction. Police in Lusaka ...
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Lawyers condemn election violence, call for peaceful polls
The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has condemned acts of violence that marred the filing of nominations ahead of the August 13, 2026 ...
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Police arrest five over alleged assault on former MP, Nkombo, in Mazabuka
Police in Mazabuka District have arrested five men in connection with the assault on former Mazabuka Central Member of Parliament, Garry Nkombo, and ...
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Zambia Defence Force pledges peace during polls
The Ministry of Defence has assured the nation that Zambia will remain peaceful before, during and after the August 13, 2026 General Elections, ...
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Inspector General of Police warns against political violence ahead of 2026 elections
Inspector General of Police, Graphel Musamba has warned that the Zambia Police Service would not tolerate political violence, intimidation, or lawlessness during the ...
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Côte d’Ivoire reiterates constant support for for Morocco’s territorial integrity including Sahara
Côte d’Ivoire reaffirmed its firm and constant position regarding the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Kingdom over its entire territory, including the ...
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‘Will rule of law prevail?’ Kateka demands two months rule must apply to all independent candidates
New Heritage Party leader Chishala Kateka has questioned the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s (ECZ) timing in highlighting the rules for independent candidates. Kateka ...
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Transparency International urges ECZ to act on electoral violence, cites threats in Choma, Mazabuka, others
Transparency International Zambia (TI-Z) has called on the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to proactively engage political parties and strengthen enforcement of the ...
