Hakainde Hichilema

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Tanzania and Angola agree to link Atlantic and Indian Ocean rail corridors

Discussed right of way and land for freight facilities with AFC leaders in early November 2026

Tanzania and Angola's October 30 plan to link the Benguela Railway to the Tanzania-Zambia Railway still has no route, cost estimate or named financier. The Atlantic half of the route moved ahead without it.

Updated 3 days ago

Zambia's Hichilema wins a second term as president

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As of August 2026: Declared winner of a second term

Zambia's Electoral Commission declared Hakainde Hichilema the winner of the August 13 presidential vote, giving him a second five-year term. He took about 61 percent against opposition challenger Brian Mundubile's 38 percent.

Updated Aug 18