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Zambia judges row: President Hichilema suspends three who ruled in favour of Lungu

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President Hakainde Hichilema suspends three judges who ruled in favour of rival.

Judges dismissed President's petition, in which he challenged the election victory of former President Edgar Lungu .

They also took part in a ruling allowing Lungu to stand in the 2021 elections.

Political tensions are rising in Zambia ahead of elections in 2026 .

The three judges will now go through a disciplinary procedure.

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