Southern Africa: Zambia Opposition Leader Charged With Treason

Zambia opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been charged with treason, his lawyer has said amid heightened political tensions in the country.

Mundubile was arrested on Thursday, after a deadly raid by the authorities led the opposition politician to go into hiding.

He had disputed the results of the country’s recent presidential election, which saw incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema securing a second term.

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The authorities then…