Next Africa

New Zambia Voting Rules Evoke African Democratic Slippage

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema.

Photographer: picture alliance/Getty Images

Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where it’s headed. Sign up here to have it delivered to your email.

Zambia’s approval of sweeping constitutional changes this week sets the stage for a turbulent run-up to next year’s elections.