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Zambia elections: Debt crisis, unemployment main voter concerns

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Zambia has more than $12bn in external debt and an unknown amount of debt to China. Last year, it became the first African state to default on its debt during the COVID pandemic. Candidates in upcoming presidential elections are all trying to convince voters they have what it takes to turn the economy around. But some economists warn against adding to Zambia’s debt load. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from Lusaka, Zambia. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Zambia #ZambiaElection #ZambiaDebtCrisis

Zambia election violence: President deploys army ahead of polls

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Zambia has deployed soldiers to contain political violence which has broken out ahead of Thursday’s general elections. Several people have been killed in recent weeks. There are 16 presidential candidates – but the main contenders are the incumbent – President Edgar Lungu and opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema – a businessman who has already made several unsuccessful presidential runs. Five years ago Lungu narrowly defeated Hichilema. The opposition alleged vote rigging and there was unrest. Many here worry that history will repeat itself. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa spoke to some of the victims’ families, in Lusaka, Zambia. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find […]