Zambia's 2026 Elections: A Perfect Storm of Economic Woes and Judicial Intimidation The countdown to Zambia's 2026 general election has begun, with President Hakainde Hichilema seeking a second term against a fragmented opposition.
On the surface, this seems like a routine election season in a country that has transitioned from authoritarian rule to democracy.
However, scratch beneath the surface, and you'll find a complex web of economic woes and judicial intimidation threatening Zambia's fragile democratic gains.