Hichilema sworn in for second term as Mundubile jailed
By The BriefBrief
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday. The main opposition leader, who was runner-up in last month’s elections, was in jail on treason charges.
WHO:Hakainde Hichilema; main opposition leader (runner-up in last month’s elections)
WHAT:Hichilema was sworn in for a second term while the opposition leader was jailed on treason charges.
WHEN:Sep 1, 2026
WHERE:Zambia
WHY:The swearing-in followed the election outcome, while the opposition leader was jailed on treason charges.
