“Africa’s newest dictator”: Leaders demand apology as Khama row over HH escalates

Former Botswana President Ian Khama is facing a growing backlash in Zambia after describing President Hakainde Hichilema as “Africa’s newest dictator”. Members of Parliament, State House and governance experts have demanded that he withdraw the remark and apologise. They describe his comments as…

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1. 2026-11-02 03:24 UTCLusaka Times · lusakatimes.com ↗

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