The task facing Zambia’s new president, Hakainde Hichilema
He inherits an economy on the brink
OVER THE past four years new presidents in southern Africa have taken office amid masses of hype. Emmerson Mnangagwa said Zimbabwe would be open for business. João Lourenço vowed to diversify Angola’s oil-dependent economy. Cyril Ramaphosa pledged a “new dawn” in South Africa after years of graft. They have all disappointed.
This article appeared in the Middle East & Africa section of the print edition under the headline “Sixth time lucky”
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But may also undermine the International Criminal Court
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