Zambia opposition leader detained on treason charges

Zambia's main opposition leader, Brian Mundubile, was detained by police on Thursday, August 27, 2026, on allegations of treason following his surrender from a United Nations compound in Lusaka. The arrest marks a significant escalation in the country's political crisis stemming from the disputed August 13 presidential election. Mundubile, who was the runner-up in the election, and his running mate, Makebi Zulu, were taken into custody after spending several days at a UN building seeking safety.