### [2026-08-27](/feed/2026/08/27/index.md)

##### 2026 Zambian general election
# Zambian presidential candidate Brian Mundubile surrenders to police and is questioned over an alleged national security threat after two weeks in hiding following the disputed presidential election, in which he finished second. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260827-zambia-opposition-leader-surrenders-to-police-state-media)

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