The Water Table of Democracy: Can Zambia's President Bridge the Gap? The swearing in of Hakainde Hichilema for his second term as Zambian president has brought forth a mix of hope and trepidation.
His election victory in 2021 was seen as a testament to Zambia's commitment to peaceful transfers of power, but the contested nature of this latest election has cast a shadow over that reputation.
Zambia's transition to multiparty democracy in 1991 has been marked by periods of progress and backsliding.