Zambia’s Quiet Campaign Masks a Competitive Election
In Lusaka in early August, an eerie silence lies over much of the city. Five days until the country goes to the polls on 13 August 2026, there is none of the frenzy or excitement that characterised previous campaign periods. With fourteen candidates standing for the presidency, there are few recognisable party names – and... The post Zambia’s Quiet Campaign Masks a Competitive Election first appeared on Democracy in Africa.
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In Lusaka in early August, an eerie silence lies over much of the city. Five days until the country goes to the polls on 13 August 2026, there is none of the frenzy or excitement that characterised previous campaign periods. With fourteen candidates standing for the presidency, there are few recognisable party names – and...
The post Zambia’s Quiet Campaign Masks a Competitive Election first appeared on Democracy in Africa.
