It's all systems go, ahead of Zambia's general elections this Thursday, 13 August 2026, when voters will head to the polls to elect the President, members of the National Assembly, councillors and council chairpersons.

The Electoral Commission of Zambia says ballot papers have been distributed across the country and verified by various stakeholders. Zambia has also welcomed international delegations and election observer missions, including those from the European Union and COMESA. Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term in office under the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) alliance.

 Unathi Batyashe spoke to Channel Africa's Correspondent in Zambia, Arthur Davies Sikopo.

It's all systems go, ahead of Zambia's general elections this Thursday, 13 August 2026, when voters will head to the polls to elect the President, members of the National Assembly, councillors and council chairpersons.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia says ballot papers have been distributed across the country and verified by various stakeholders. Zambia has also welcomed international delegations and election observer missions, including those from the European Union and COMESA. Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term in office under the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) alliance.
&nbsp;Unathi Batyashe spoke to Channel Africa's Correspondent in Zambia, Arthur Davies Sikopo.

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 Electoral Commission of Zambia says ballot papers have been distributed across the country ahead of the general elections

Morocco is set to hold parliamentary elections on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, the country's first legislative vote since widespread, youth-led economic protests erupted in late 2025.

A total of 7,288 candidates from 27 political parties are contesting 395 seats in the House of Representatives. Following the election, King Mohammed VI is expected to appoint the Prime Minister from the party that wins the most seats in parliament.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr Ibrahim Dean, Independent political Analyst and Middle East and North Africa Researcher.

Morocco is set to hold parliamentary elections on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, the country's first legislative vote since widespread, youth-led economic protests erupted in late 2025.
A total of 7,288 candidates from 27 political parties are contesting 395 seats in the House of Representatives. Following the election, King Mohammed VI is expected to appoint the Prime Minister from the party that wins the most seats in parliament.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr Ibrahim Dean, Independent political Analyst and Middle East and North Africa Researcher.

Morocco is set to hold parliamentary elections on Wednesday, September 23,  2026

Amnesty International says M23 fighters have committed serious human rights abuses against artisanal miners in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), while facilitating the trafficking of gold and coltan into neighbouring Rwanda.

 The organisation accuses Rwandan authorities of enabling the trade and says Kigali continues to benefit from DRC's mineral wealth. Amnesty is calling on the African Union and its member states to take stronger action to end what it describes as the likely exploitation and pillage of the DRC's mineral resources, driven by growing international demand for critical minerals.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Lane Hartill, Democratic Republic of Congo Researcher at Amnesty International.

Amnesty International says M23 fighters have committed serious human rights abuses against artisanal miners in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), while facilitating the trafficking of gold and coltan into neighbouring Rwanda.
&nbsp;The organisation accuses Rwandan authorities of enabling the trade and says Kigali continues to benefit from DRC's mineral wealth. Amnesty is calling on the African Union and its member states to take stronger action to end what it describes as the likely exploitation and pillage of the DRC's mineral resources, driven by growing international demand for critical minerals.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Lane Hartill, Democratic Republic of Congo Researcher at Amnesty International.

 Amnesty International accuses M23 of torture, killings at eastern DRC Artisanal Mines

The One Young World Summit, one of the world's largest gatherings of young leaders, is set to return to the African continent for the first time since 2013.

The 2026 summit will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 3 to 6 November, bringing together young leaders and prominent figures from around the world. Discussions will focus on five key global challenges: climate justice, peacebuilding, equity, human rights and technology, with delegates expected to develop practical solutions and action plans. 

Organisers say the timing of the summit carries deep historical significance, coinciding with South Africa's commemoration of 50 years since the 1976 Soweto Youth Uprising.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Kate Robertson, co-founder & CEO of One Young World.

The One Young World Summit, one of the world's largest gatherings of young leaders, is set to return to the African continent for the first time since 2013.
The 2026 summit will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 3 to 6 November, bringing together young leaders and prominent figures from around the world. Discussions will focus on five key global challenges: climate justice, peacebuilding, equity, human rights and technology, with delegates expected to develop practical solutions and action plans.&nbsp;
Organisers say the timing of the summit carries deep historical significance, coinciding with South Africa's commemoration of 50 years since the 1976 Soweto Youth Uprising.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Kate Robertson, co-founder &amp; CEO of One Young World.

Electoral Commission of Zambia says ballot papers have been distributed across the country ahead of the general elections

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