Advocacy under fire: pushing for change on LGBT issues in Zambia
Democracy in Africa have been in contact with LGBT activists in Zambia who have been in hiding in recent months, fearing persecution from the...
THE ZAMBIAN ELECTION RESULTS – ALL HERE WITH ANALYSIS!
As the results come in, DiA will be updating its results database and analysing the figures.
Analysis correct for...
“So called” Professor Nic Cheeseman causes Zambia controversy
A recent article by DiA's Nic Cheeseman made front page news in Zambia, and was subsequently denounced by the Patriotic Front government. Click through...
President Lungu plays his Trump card in Zambia
Zambia’s presidential election was expected to be a tight two-horse race between President Edgar Lungu and perennial opposition candidate Hakainde Hichilema. But...
How NOT to rig an election: Zambia’s dodgy opinion poll
Opinion polls play an important role in elections. They don't just tell us who might win - they may also create "bandwagoning"...
Zambia – President Lungu and the Third Term
Africa is set for more third term controversy as Zambian President Edgar Lungu manoeuvres to get a third term in office. As part of...
The Impact of COVID19 on Food Security in Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all sectors of economies globally. Here in Africa, the crisis has drastically impacted food security. Supply chains, food and...
Trade Unions and Democracy in Zambia
Amidst the recent democratic crisis following the announcement that the Patriotic Front government intends to ‘deregister’ the main opposition party (the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy)...
Does China’s involvement in African elections and politics hurt democracy?
As African and Chinese leaders prepare to gather in Senegal for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, China is promoting a narrative focused...
Women’s Activism in Africa: Struggles for Rights and Representation
Our popular Book Club feature brings you accessible and powerful summaries of the best books on Africa. In this edition, Balghis Badri and Aili...
What next for UK-Africa relations after Brexit?