🇿🇲 BRIEFING | EU Offers to Support Post-Election Dialogue
The European Union (EU) has offered to support a national dialogue and reconciliation process in Zambia, should the Government consider it necessary following the August 2026 general elections.
European External Action Service Director for Africa Francesca Di Mauro said the EU was prepared to assist efforts promoting social cohesion, political inclusivity and democratic resilience while respecting Zambia’s sovereignty.
Speaking during the second Zambia–EU Partnership Dialogue, Di Mauro acknowledged concerns raised by domestic and international stakeholders over the electoral process, civic space and the political environment.
She emphasised that electoral grievances should be resolved transparently through fair and impartial judicial processes in accordance with Zambian law.
The EU also expressed readiness to support the implementation of recommendations from its Election Observation Mission to strengthen future elections.
Meanwhile, Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mulambo Haimbe questioned the procedure followed in releasing the mission’s final report.
Haimbe argued that the Government should have been allowed to formally review the findings and provide observations before the report was made public.
He said such an opportunity would have ensured a more balanced assessment of the electoral environment, including the Government’s explanations and perspectives.
While acknowledging the importance of electoral reforms, Haimbe stressed that observation missions must respect their mandates, Zambia’s sovereignty and national security considerations.
The Government reaffirmed its commitment to continued engagement with the EU within Zambia’s constitutional framework and international obligations.
The People’s Brief | Mwape Nthegwa
9 November 2026