Zambia: President Hichilema to Attend Virtual Extraordinary SADC Summit Today

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 21, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: President Hichilema to Attend Virtual Extraordinary SADC Summit Today

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is due to attend a virtual extraordinary summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) today. The supplied text does not provide the agenda or name other participants.

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