Zambia’s President, Hichilema, Sworn in for Second Term

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema pledged to build on the economic turnaround achieved during his first term as he was sworn in for a new mandate Tuesday after tense elections.

Hichilema took the oath of office with the main opposition leader – who was the runner-up in the August 13 ballot – under arrest on treason charges that he rejects.

The vote was marred by allegations of intimidation, pro-government bias and restrictions on the opposition, tarnishing the copper-rich country’s democratic…