Zambia election: Ruto heads to Lusaka for Hichilema’s inauguration
President William Ruto has departed Kenya for Zambia to attend the inauguration of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema, following his re-election in the country’s August 13, 2026, General Election. Ruto left Nairobi on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in the morning, for Lusaka, where Hichilema is scheduled to be formally inaugurated for a second term in office. Deputy […]
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected to a second term, according to official figures. President John Mahama of Ghana has congratulated Hichilema on his victory. Mahama expressed hope that the re-election of Hichilema would allow for further strengthening of the bilateral relations between Zambia and Ghana. He also mentioned that the outcomes of the State Visit to Zambia by Hichilema in February could be translated into tangible benefits for the people of both nations.
Hichilema received 60 percent of valid votes and is set to be inaugurated on September 1 at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.
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