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A witchcraft case involving Zambia's president brings scrutiny of a colonial-era law and traditions
Read full article: A witchcraft case involving Zambia's president brings scrutiny of a colonial-era law and traditionsTwo men are on trial in Zambia on charges of practicing witchcraft and possessing charms intended to harm the country’s president.
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Celebrations as Zambian opposition candidate leads in count
Read full article: Celebrations as Zambian opposition candidate leads in countSupporters of Zambian opposition candidate Hakainde Hichilema have begun celebrating as early election results show him leading in the tightly-fought, tense presidential race.
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Zambian president warns of growing tensions ahead of polls
Read full article: Zambian president warns of growing tensions ahead of pollsZambia’s president Monday opened a sprawling new Chinese-funded and built terminal at the main airport in the capital, Lusaka, days before crucial polls, warning that election-related violence could shatter the stability of one of Africa’ most peaceful nations.
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Zambia approaches elections amid repression, says Amnesty
Read full article: Zambia approaches elections amid repression, says AmnestyZambia is on “the brink of a human rights crisis,” Amnesty International said Monday, alleging that President Edgar Lungu faces is using repressive tactics to win another term in elections set for Aug. 12.