Critics accuse President Hakainde Hichilema of meddling in the judiciary ahead of the 2026 elections Zambia's President ... In 2016, the three Constitutional Court judges dismissed President ...

Critics are accusing Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema of interference after he fired three constitutional court judges on Sunday over a 2016 ruling that favored a political opponent.

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has now sacked three top judges he previously suspended over alleged judicial misconduct, drawing further accusations of political interference in the judiciary.

A 40-year-old Zambian national who was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on drug and kidnapping charges is expected ...