Hichilema sworn in as rival remains jailed on treason
By The BriefBrief
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday. His main rival is in prison on treason charges, and observers said the election that led to the swearing-in was chaotic and marred by serious irregularities.
WHO:Hakainde Hichilema; main rival (unnamed); election observers
WHAT:Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term after an election observers said had serious irregularities; his main rival remains in prison on treason charges.
WHEN:Sep 1, 2026
WHERE:Zambia
WHY:The swearing-in followed the election outcome, which observers said involved serious irregularities, while the main rival remained jailed on treason charges.
