Zambia: Zambia's Election Victory Looks Clear. What Has Followed Does Not Sit Easily With Anyone.

Socialist Party president Dr. Fred M’membe has called for an independent inquiry into the conduct of the Zambian army during the 2026 elections. Claims of cheap propaganda have been dismissed by State House, which stated that divisions in the country are common practice in any democracy. Concerns about the integrity of the elections and the role of the armed forces continue to spark debate within Zambian society.