Zambia Lawmakers Approve Constitutional Changes Ahead of 2026 Vote

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.

Members of parliament passed the Constitution Amendment Bill 2025, known as Bill No. 7, by a vote of 131 to 2, surpassing the two-thirds majority required for constitutional changes. Proceedings were broadcast from the capital, Lusaka.

The bill increases the number of elected parliamentary seats and introduces…