Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has signed into law constitutional amendments increasing parliament size. Critics argue these changes benefit the ruling party before the 2026 elections. The ...

Zambian lawmakers approved amendments to the country's constitution on Monday, reshaping the composition of parliament less than a year before national elections scheduled for August 2026.

Zambia will expand its parliament as part of constitutional changes that opposition groups say could favor the ruling party ahead of elections next year.

Zambia's parliament overwhelmingly passed Monday a bill to modify constitutional provisions related to elections that the opposition claims will bolster President Hakainde Hichilema at next year's ...