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Hakainde Hichilema returns as Zambia’s president following disputed vote

Hakainde Hichilema returns as Zambia’s president following disputed vote

By GhanaSummary NewsroomPan-Africa

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President Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second term as Zambia’s president following his victory in disputed elections.

As Hichilema was inaugurated at the National Heroes Stadium in the Zambian capital Lusaka on Tuesday, his main rival in last month’s election was in detention, accused of treason as allegations of vote rigging persisted.

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