Zambia opposition leader pleads not guilty to treason
Zambian opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema waving to supporters from a police van as he leaves a courtroom in Lusaka at a past appearance. Hakainde who has been held in custody for four months, pleaded not guilty to treason charges. PHOTO FILE | AFP
Zambia's detained opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema pleaded not guilty to treason on Monday, ahead of a trial set to fuel political tension in a country previously known for its relative stability.
Hichilema, leader of the United Party for National Development (UPND), has been in custody since April over an incident when he allegedly failed to give way to President Edgar Lungu's motorcade.
