Concerns over judicial independence arose in Zambia as courts were closed during the election period.

The entities involved

• Zambia →

  country at the crossroads of Central and Southern Africa

  • Chinese enterprises are investing in Zambia's mining sector.Mon 03:25
  • A company, Zambeef Products, is engaged in agri-businesses involving Nigeria, Zambia, and Ghana.Sat 01:29
• constitutional court →

  court that deals primarily with constitutional law

  • A judicial ruling in Malawi redefined defamation law, with Fiona Mwale serving as a Justice in the Constitutional Court.Mon 12:38
  • Edi Rama reacted to court decisions regarding the detention upholding and recognition of a mayor in Tirana.Mon 11:59
• high court →

  courts with higher status than some of other courts, sometimes refer to supreme court

  • The High Court disqualified Danam Nagender under the anti-defection law.Mon 14:06
  • High court rules on a tunnel project that affects the ancient monument Stonehenge.Mon 12:06

Related events

• The constitutional court in Malawi handled a landmark case concerning elections.Sep 14
• Court proceedings were held in Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia.Sep 11
• Hakainde Hichilema issued a decree closing the courts in Zambia.Aug 28
• A High Court ruling questioned the constitutional status of the cabinet in Kenya, impacting the presidential election cycle.Aug 27
• Brian Mundubile plans to challenge election results in the courts, facing procedural roadblocks and political pressure while in hiding in Lusaka.Aug 25