Zambia’s 2026 Election: Legal Moves Threaten Ballot Trust
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There is a growing risk that Zambian voters will view the outcome of the August 2026 elections as decided by legal manoeuvring rather than the ballot box. Analysts warn this perception could damage the country’s reputation as a democratic success story in Africa. The warning comes from the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), which notes that pre-election court rulings and political litigation may overshadow the actual vote. If citizens believe the process is unfair, trust in democracy could fray.