Zambia Arrests 11 Opposition Figures on 2026 Election Night

Zambia · POLITICS Key Facts —Arrests announced: Zambia’s government said on 16 August 2026 that 11 people were arrested on the night of the 13 August 2026 general elections. —Government accusation: Authorities said those detained were found with high-grade military weapons and had been planning armed insurrection with foreign nationals. —Opposition response: Presidential candidate Brian…