Zambia president begins second term as rival faces treason charges

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term Tuesday with the main opposition leader—who was the runner-up in last month’s elections—in jail on treason charges. The August 13 ballot was marred by allegations of intimidation, pro-government bias and restrictions on the opposition, tarnishing the copper-rich country’s democratic reputation. Thousands of people wearing Read More: https://punchng.com/zambia-president-begins-second-term-as-rival-faces-treason-charges/