# Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition

https://mins.news/en/item/27167

- BBC News, 2026-08-20 10:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg5ljlzedd5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Police in Zambia have confirmed that former minister Mutotwe Kafwaya was killed during a security raid on a house linked to opposition leader Brian Mundubile, held a day after the presidential election. Authorities described the incident as a firefight and accused Mundubile’s party of insurgency and militia activity, allegations he called fabrications. The opposition plans to challenge the election result in court.

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