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Zambian Police Summon Opposition Leader Mundubile for Questioning

8/21/2026

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Zambian police summoned opposition leader Brian Mundubile for questioning over alleged national-security threats.
President Hakainde Hichilema received 2,965,326 votes (?60 %) while Mundubile earned 1,856,217 votes (?38 %).
Mundubile announced on August 19, 2026 he will contest the election result in court.
Police raided a Lusaka property, arresting 11 people and killing former minister Mutotwe Kafwaya.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed concern and urged respect for judicial guarantees.

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Zambian police summoned opposition leader Brian Mundubile for questioning over alleged national-security threats.
President Hakainde Hichilema received 2,965,326 votes (?60 %) while Mundubile earned 1,856,217 votes (?38 %).
Mundubile announced on August 19, 2026 he will contest the election result in court.
Police raided a Lusaka property, arresting 11 people and killing former minister Mutotwe Kafwaya.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed concern and urged respect for judicial guarantees.