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The UN Security Council is set to vote on a Bahrain-proposed resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, affirming open transit passage, and authorizing defensive measures for navigation. This vote follows earlier versions of the resolution that faced opposition from permanent members China and Russia. The resolution seeks to address recent tensions and ensure maritime security in the critical waterway.
The UN Security Council will vote on a draft resolution proposed by Bahrain Saturday on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, even as permanent members China and Russia voiced opposition to earlier version… [+4004 chars]
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced the creation of 70 new constituencies across the country. Eastern and Southern provinces have received the highest allocation, with nine new constituencies each. This development is part of the ECZ's ongoing efforts related to electoral boundary demarcation.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has just triggered a massive legislative expansion, ballooning the National Assembly from 156 to 226 seats ahead of the August 2026 General Election. While the Commission frames this "unprecedented" 70-constituency increase as a victory for grassroots representation and community cohesiveness, the "Sophisticated Watchdog" must look closer at the institutional DNA of such a move. In a climate where every Kwacha counts, we dissect whether this expansion prioritises actual service delivery or merely adds more chairs to an already crowded village square.
President Hakainde Hichilema has officially accepted his nomination as the United Party for National Development (UPND) candidate for the upcoming general elections. He dedicated this confirmation to the Zambian people, emphasizing his commitment to their welfare and national development.
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