Zambia: Politics

Zambian politics after the last general elections have centred around the courts. The election results of 2001 were marred by accusations of rigging and electoral fraud. A few members of parliament have lost their seats in courts after petition failed by loosing candidates were upheld by the courts. The country is now approaching the next general elections in 2006 with conflicts about using a new consitution for next year's elections.

Mwanawasa agrees to new constitution after sustained pressure

Zambia's President Levy Mwanawasa has bowed to pressure and agreed that a constituent assembly would adopt the new constitution, as demanded by civil society and the opposition.

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Temas relacionados: [Zambia] [�frica del Sur] [�frica] [Pol�tica] [Sociedad Civil] [Democracia] [Gobierno]

People's rally vows to teach Levy a lesson

The Oasis Forum organised People's rally held recently in Lusaka declared to teach President Levy Mwanawasa a lesson in the Tripartite 2006 elections.

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Imagen: President Mwanawasa © Zamnet

40 years of peace and freedom

Zambia�s 40th independence anniversary falls on 24th October 2004. Forty years after Zambia attained its independence from the British government the country is faced with high levels of poverty, unemployment, HIV and AIDS and many economic woes. The politicians are, however, asking the nation to come together and celebrate the peace and freedom that Zambia has enjoyed for forty years.

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Lawyers Say "Rule of Law" Threatened By Sacking of Dpp

Zambia Director Of Public Prosecution - Mukelebai

The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has said it is concerned over the government's apparent "lack of regard" for the "rule of law." LAZ's comments came in the wake of President Levy Mwanawasa's move to dismiss the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mukelabai Mukelabai, allegedly unconstitutionally.

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Temas relacionados: [Zambia] [�frica del Sur] [�frica] [Pol�tica] [C�digos de Conducta] [Corrupci�n & Transparencia] [Justicia y Crimen] [Leyes]