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Africa in Focus with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
Zambia – Lusaka
As Zambia decides tomorrow, the economy dominates the election campaign and the battle of alliances.
Zambians head to the polls on Thursday in the country's eighth general election since the return to multiparty democracy in 1991, with the economy emerging as the defining issue for voters.
President Hakainde Hichilema and his governing United Party for National Development are seeking another five-year term, arguing more time is needed to complete economic reforms after inheriting nearly 19 billion dollars in foreign debt.
DR Kongo – Kinshasa
Civil society groups…
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