The presidential election in Zambia - a victory for democracy
Zambia's peaceful transfer of power in this year's political elections gives hope to other countries on the continent. Photo: Canva.
Of: Linnea Boström
At the end of the summer, presidential elections were held in Zambia. Against expectations, the opposition candidate Hichilema took home the victory and the country became overnight a prime example of a well-functioning, political transition in Africa. - The peaceful transfer of power made me feel very proud to be a Zambian, says Pezo Mateo-Phiri, who works at the Swedish embassy in the capital Lusaka.
December 1, 2021, Interview