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Democracy is in danger if independent candidates can’t run freely
Lusaka Times

Democracy is in danger if independent candidates can’t run freely

By venus N Msyani Zambia’s electoral laws are intentionally flexible: they allow candidates to run under a political party or stand as independents. This flexibility is meant to broaden participation and strengthen democracy. However, it also creates internal tensions within political parties during an election year. When candidates lose primary elections, many choose to run […]

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