# Zambia prepares for eighth general election since return to multiparty democracy

https://mins.news/en/item/18911

- France 24, 2026-08-11 09:13 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260811-zambia-prepares-for-8th-general-election-since-its-return-to-a-multi-party-democracy

> Zambians will vote on Thursday in a general election in which President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term. The contest will determine who leads the southern African country, known for some of the world’s richest copper reserves. Voters will also choose lawmakers and local councillors. Zambia is described as a critical hub for minerals considered strategically important.

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