https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zambian-opposition-leader-brian-mundubile-charged-with-treasonContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zambian-opposition-leader-brian-mundubile-charged-with-treasonhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zambian-opposition-leader-brian-mundubile-charged-with-treason#u56117Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:11:58 +0000The United Nations, the Southern African Development Community, and church mother bodies are negotiating with the Zambian government to resolve the treason case against opposition leader Brian Mundubile. This diplomatic effort follows an intensifying crackdown on political opposition after contested presidential and parliamentary elections nearly three weeks ago. A UN Human Rights Council expert has expressed concern that the surge in repression threatens the future of democracy in Zambia. Mundubile remains imprisoned after losing the August 13 election to President Hakainde Hichilema.Why it m https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zambian-opposition-leader-brian-mundubile-charged-with-treasonhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zambian-opposition-leader-brian-mundubile-charged-with-treason#u54916Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:20:52 +0000President Hakainde Hichilema took the oath of office for a second five-year term at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. Hichilema won the August 13 general election with 60% of the vote, while runner-up Brian Mundubile received 38%. Mundubile remains in jail on treason charges following a disputed election process. During the inauguration, Hichilema called for national unity and pledged to prioritize economic growth and prosperity after spending his first term restructuring debt and stabilizing the economy.Why it mattersThe election took place amid allegations of irregularities, intimidatio https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zambian-opposition-leader-brian-mundubile-charged-with-treasonhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zambian-opposition-leader-brian-mundubile-charged-with-treason#u53568Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:36:10 +0000Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been charged with treason, his lawyer confirmed. Mundubile was arrested following disputed elections. The charge threatens to taint Lusaka's image as a relatively stable southern African democracy. Mundubile, his running mate Makebi Zulu, and businessman Harry Findlay were transferred to Mukobeko under armed guard.Why it mattersThe treason charge against Mundubile comes amid heightened political tensions in Zambia following the disputed elections. The country's opposition leaders have been critical of the government's handling of the