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Hichilema Wins Second Term in Zambia | Calgary News
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has won a hard-fought second term with 60% of the vote, narrowly defeating challenger Brian Mundubile, who mounted an unexpectedly strong challenge with 38%. Hichilema, who previously lost six elections, finally triumphed after a long political odyssey, positioning himself as the architect of Zambia’s economic turnaround since taking office in 2021 amid a crippling debt crisis. Now a global hub for critical minerals like copper, Zambia is caught between China and the U.S. in strategic competition. While the election was largely peaceful, concerns linger…
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