Election campaigning is underway in Zambia, where incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term while opposition parties are determined to unseat him. Zambians will go to the polls on 13 August to elect a president, members of the National Assembly, councillors and council chairpersons. As the campaign gathers pace, voters are expressing mixed views about the country's direction and the upcoming election.

Election campaigning is underway in Zambia, where incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term while opposition parties are determined to unseat him. Zambians will go to the polls on 13 August to elect a president, members of the National Assembly, councillors and council chairpersons. As the campaign gathers pace, voters are expressing mixed views about the country's direction and the upcoming election.

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Zambia's election campaign intensifies as President Hichilema seeks second term

We continue with our focus on Liberia, which recently marked 179 years of independence. The milestone has raised questions are growing about the role of young people in shaping the country's democratic future amid concerns over low political participation and voter apathy. Youth remain the country's largest demographic, yet many feel disconnected from the political process and institutions. To discuss youth representation, rebuilding confidence in politics, and the National Patriotic Party's efforts to reconnect with a new generation despite its controversial past, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Shardrick Bloyue, Senior National Assistant Secretary General for Press, Propaganda and Publicity of the National Patriotic Party in Liberia.

We continue with our focus on Liberia, which recently marked 179 years of independence. The milestone has raised questions are growing about the role of young people in shaping the country's democratic future amid concerns over low political participation and voter apathy. Youth remain the country's largest demographic, yet many feel disconnected from the political process and institutions. To discuss youth representation, rebuilding confidence in politics, and the National Patriotic Party's efforts to reconnect with a new generation despite its controversial past, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Shardrick Bloyue, Senior National Assistant Secretary General for Press, Propaganda and Publicity of the National Patriotic Party in Liberia.

Liberia's youth political participation under spotlight after 179th Independence anniversary

We now look at some of the stories making headlines across the continent. We speak to Political Analyst, Mighti Jamie

We now look at some of the stories making headlines across the continent. We speak to Political Analyst, Mighti Jamie

Zambia's election campaign intensifies as President Hichilema seeks second term

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