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Zambia’s elections put its democratic reputation to the test
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Zambia’s elections put its democratic reputation to the test

Since 1991, Zambia has had six different presidents from three different parties, and most transfers of power have proceeded smoothly.

President Hakainde Hichilema presents his national statement as a part of the World Leaders' Summit at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, Britain November 1, 2021
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Can “cattle boy” fix Zambia?

People hold a sign that reads "No" during a rally of the "No to EU" campaign ahead of a referendum on whether Iceland should resume accession negotiations with the European Union, in Reykjavik, Iceland.
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Iceland votes on restarting EU talks, Ebola vaccinations begin in DRC, US wants a huge stake in Venezuelan oil fields

Membership has long been a divisive topic on the island, which gained independence from Denmark in 1944 and remains fiercely protective of its sovereignty.