Zambia’s 14-Way Race: Can a Journalist Beat the President?
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An incumbent, two former ministers, and a veteran journalist are among the 14 candidates competing in Zambia’s presidential election on Thursday. The wide field reflects a high-stakes contest for control of the southern African nation, with voters set to choose between established political figures and new challengers. The election comes amid ongoing economic pressures, though the candidates’ specific policy platforms remain the central focus of the campaign.