Event Brief
Hichilema to be sworn in for second term as rival detained
By The BriefBrief · Sources (6)
Filed: Sep 01, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
Summary: Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema is due to be sworn in for a second five-year term on Tuesday after a disputed election. His main rival, Brian Mundubile, was detained and charged with treason, while Mundubile alleged vote tampering and election observers raised questions about tallying.
WHO: Hakainde Hichilema; Brian Mundubile
WHAT: Hichilema is set to be sworn in for a second term as his main rival is detained on treason charges following a disputed election.
WHEN: Aug 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Zambia
WHY: The swearing-in is scheduled for Tuesday following a disputed election and the arrest of the main opponent on treason charges.
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