Zambia: Hakainde Hichilema favorite for presidential re-election

Zambians vote to elect their president and MPs on Thursday.

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Hakainde Hichilema, in power since 2021, is the favorite against thirteen other candidates.

Rising cost of living and youth mobilization are key campaign issues.

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