Zambia opposition leader Mundubile questioned over alleged treason, police say

FILE PHOTO: Zambian opposition leader and National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Muntayalwa Mundubile speaks to members of the media after casting his vote in Lusaka, Zambia, August 13, 2026. REUTERS/Moses Mwape/File Photo

LUSAKA, ⁠Aug 27 (Reuters) - ⁠Zambian opposition ‌leader Brian Mundubile and ​his running ⁠mate, ⁠Makebi Zulu, are ⁠in police ‌custody ⁠after being ​questioned "in ‌connection with an ⁠alleged ​offence of ⁠treason", the Zambia ​Police Service said on ⁠Thursday.

(Reporting by Chris Mfula; ​Writing ⁠by Anathi Madubela;Editing ​by ‌Nellie Peyton ​and Andrew Heavens)