Zambia : Constitutional Court sets June 19 hearing for HH candidature challenge

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: June 4, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia's Constitutional Court has set June 19, 2026, for the hearing of a challenge to President Hakainde Hichilema's candidature. No further details are provided in the article.

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