Zambia's Presidential Election: A Mixed Bag of Democracy and Dysfunction The recent presidential election in Zambia has left many observers with mixed feelings about the state of democracy in the country.
Hakainde Hichilema's re election to a second term is a testament to the resilience of democratic institutions, but the events surrounding the election raise serious questions about electoral integrity.
Hichilema's economic record has been one of Zambia's bright spots, with inflation under control and debt restructuring underway.