# Zambia’s president to begin second term as rival remains detained

https://mins.news/en/item/39847

- BBC News, 2026-09-01 06:43 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62m7vp5895o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Hakainde Hichilema is set to be sworn in for a second five-year term after winning Zambia’s disputed election with 60% of the official vote. His main rival, Brian Mundubile, was detained and charged with treason after alleging the result was tampered with. EU observers raised concerns about tallying and verification procedures.

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