Zambia
New Zambia president may ease debt but not hardships
President Hakainde Hichilema named economist Situmbeko Musokotwane as his finance minister
ZambiaZambia opposition victory signals stability
The electoral commission today announced the victory of opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema over President Edgar Lungu
ZambiaAn incumbent win in Zambia means more authoritarianism
Zambia today holds a general election in a context of economic crisis, voter intimidation, and political violence
ZambiaZambia troop deployment heralds election instability
The president ordered the deployment of troops to prevent pre-electoral violence -- and to intimidate the opposition
ZambiaZambia’s Patriotic Front faces major election test
New data suggests President Edgar Lungu and the ruling Patriotic Front face a tougher-than-expected election battle
ZambiaMopani deal will exacerbate Zambia's debt crisis
The ruling party prioritises local mining jobs over a solution to the debt crisis
ZambiaIMF unlikely to resolve Zambia's debt conundrum
Lusaka’s unwillingness to give clarity on its debt will stymie engagement with the Fund, just as it did with bondholders
ZambiaProspects for African economies in 2021
The sluggish performance of key markets undermines hopes of economic recovery
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