Zambia
Zambian emergency laws will hasten dictatorial creep
Emergency powers invoked by the president last week have been extended by parliament for a 90-day period
ZambiaZambia’s president could further undermine democracy
The president's decision to invoke emergency powers raises fears for democratic participation and freedom of expression
ZambiaRising African populism will threaten status quo
The rise of left-wing populist leaders in several African countries is challenging political and economic orthodoxy
Southern AfricaTreason charges could undermine Zambian democracy
The main opposition leader has been charged with attempting to overthrow the government
ZambiaClampdown on opposition will taint Zambia's president
Reports that an opposition leader's home was raided by security forces raise renewed concerns over democratic openness
ZambiaThird term bid will cloud Zambian funding prospects
Progress on a new IMF package is complicated by plans for the president to stay in power amid a civil society clampdown
ZambiaThird term talk could delay Zambian IMF deal
While the chances of a new Fund package have improved, potential changes to the constitution will cause investor concern
ZambiaArmyworm outbreak could worsen African food insecurity
With several countries attempting to recover from El Nino-related drought, a new pest could hamper regional production
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