Hichilema Launches Constitution Review

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President Hakainde Hichilema initiated a constitutional review process, appointing a technical committee led by retired judge Christopher Mushabati. The committee will draft proposed amendments to the Republican Constitution ahead of the 2026 elections. Opposition parties, civil society groups, and religious leaders raised concerns about the timing and transparency of the process. Government officials stated the review follows legal requirements and aims to ensure broad stakeholder consultation.