Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema (R) inspects the guard of honour as he arrives during his swearing-in ceremony at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, on September 1, 2026. Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema pledged to build on the economic turnaround achieved during his first term as he was sworn in for a new mandate on September 1 after tense elections. (Photo by Noel SICHALWE / AFP via Getty Images)