"Political commentator and human rights activist Laura Miti meanwhile questioned the lack of a fuller public explanation for the closure, writing on Facebook that "if you are going to unprecedentedly close the courts, you owe the nation an explanation beyond a blanket — there is a security threat."
A test beyond the ballot box
Zambia has long been regarded as one of Southern Africa's more stable multiparty democracies with a reputation for political stability and peaceful transfers of power.
But the current dispute comes at a time when democratic institutions across the region keep facing growing scrutiny over contested elections and political transitions."
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First seen: 2026-08-27 ·
Last seen: 2026-08-27 ·
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