Zambia
Campaign ban portends a volatile poll in Zambia
Violent clashes erupted after the main opposition party was barred from holding a meeting
ZambiaZambia leader to persist with pre-election clampdown
The government's closure of a critical newspaper has sparked international criticism
ZambiaPoll will pose short-term hurdle for Zambia's IMF deal
The government has begun formal engagement with the IMF on an assistance programme
ZambiaProspects for Africa politics and security to end-2016
Several elections, festering conflicts and resurfacing insurrections shape the region's outlook
AfricaSocial anxieties will drive pre-poll unrest in Zambia
Frustrations over living standards, migration, crime and state ineffectiveness are heightening tensions
ZambiaCrisis-hit Zambia will pay lip service to IMF for now
The government has agreed to begin laying the groundwork for an assistance package, but faces conflicting pressures
ZambiaNew Zambia constitution to boost long-term stability
The country is likely to see a volatile period leading up to polls in August, but stability will improve thereafter
ZambiaNew election rules to raise pressure on Zambia leader
Constitutional changes affecting the general election in August could help the opposition
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