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Zambia's president Hichilema wins re-election with big economic promises
Power & DiplomacyFrance 2418 Aug, 07:15 amAtlasHour
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Zambia's president Hichilema wins re-election with big economic promises

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term on Tuesday after campaigning on his record of economic recovery, including a major debt restructuring deal. The 64-year-old faces pressure to deliver more jobs and opportunities as critics accuse his government of failing to ease poverty and becoming less tolerant of dissent.

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Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term on Tuesday after campaigning on his record of economic recovery, including a major debt restructuring deal.

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