The Associated Press published on 14 August 2026 an article titled "Zambia Awaits Presidential Election Results. Here's Why China and the US May Be Interested" by Jacob Zimba.
Zambia awaits the results of an election that will decide whether President Hakainde Hichilema wins a second five-year term. Both China and the US are interested in Zambian copper and cobalt and hence the outcome of the election and its impact on each country.
