Zambian courts are locked down under armed guard as the deadline nears for challenging President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election win—his second term secured with 60% of the vote. Opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who came in second with 38%, is reportedly in hiding amid threats, following a volatile post-election period marked by violence and arrests. With Hichilema’s inauguration set for September 1, legal teams trying to file petitions are being blocked from court entrances, and all three top courts in Lusaka remain sealed. Meanwhile, preparations for the ceremony continue, including media access to the National Heroes Stadium. The EU election observers warn that restrictions on the opposition, military presence at polling centers, and lack of transparency may have skewed the results.
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