Zambia opposition leader questioned over treason amid judiciary closure

Al Jazeera · Deutsche Welle · first seen 27.08.2026 · updated 28.08.2026

Zambia's entire judiciary closed on the final day to file election challenges against President Hichilema, while an opposition leader was questioned over treason allegations.

Zambia's judiciary closed on the last day to file court challenges against Hichilema's victory.
An opposition leader was questioned over treason allegations.

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