And zambia has been seen by many as a test case for how well the common framework works. But despite protracted negotiations, the zambia Debt Relief Deal has collapsed, raising doubts about the workability of the common framework. Zambias president hakainde hichilema, who inherited a huge Debt Overhang when he was elected in 2021 has been spearheading efforts to get the countrys economy back on track. I spoke to the zambian president in an exclusive interview and began by asking him about the economy. I think we did our part as a country in terms of meeting our obligations. We did that well ahead of time. Now it is for the other part of the stick to come on board. The bilateral creditors, i think we are doing reasonably well. Delayed . Yes, it was delayed. But the private creditors, we now need to close and put this to bed so that it can create the headroom we needed, we anticipated long before. But these delays are beginning to negate the gains that we already made as a country in our
Time for hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk. Over the past 25 years, zambia has been a positive example of stable, relatively free and democratic governance in africa. But that cherished status has been jeopardised of late. The country has seen a disputed election, political violence, a state of emergency and the imprisonment of my guest today um the Opposition Leader at two. He was freed last august but still refuses to accept village in a sea of last yea rs refuses to accept village in a sea of last years election. If is he destabilising zambia . Hakainde hichilema, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you for having me. It isa hardtalk. Thank you for having me. It is a pleasure. Not least because you are now a free man. This summer you are now a free man. This summer you spend over three months in prison but you were released and you are out. Is it now time to build fences with your political enemies, in particular, the president , edgar lungu . First, i am glad to be out. Nobody should be in pris
Calls from fans. Stay with bbc world news. Now on bbc news its time for hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk. Over the past 25 years, zambia has been a positive example of stable, relatively free and democratic governance in africa. But that cherished status has been jeopardised of late. The country has seen a disputed election, political violence, a state of emergency and the imprisonment of my guest today, the Opposition Leader hakainde hichilema. He was freed last august but still refuses to accept the legitimacy of last years election. Is he destabilising zambia . Hakainde hichilema, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you for having me. It is a pleasure. Not least because you are now a free man. This summer you spent over three months in prison but you were released and you are out. Is it now time to build fences with your political enemies, in particular, the president , edgar lungu . First, i am glad to be out. Nobody should be in prison, especially when you are not imprisoned for committing a
Zambians have voted in a close president ial election. Turnout was high, with long lines outside of polling stations. Thank you very much for joining us. Germany has announced a Major Overhaul of its security legislation. Interior minister thomas de maiziere announced the proposals today in berlin, basing them on three main elements. The first, extra equipment and resources for security agencies. The second, prevention of islamist ideology and promotion of integration. And finally, tougher penalties for perpetrators of terrorist offenses. Heres a closer look at those proposals. Reporter germanys interior minister is responding to the attacks of recent weeks with plans to build up the nations security forces. More federal police will be recruited, and they will receive 2 billion euros for better equipment in the coming years. No one can guarantee absolute security. But we must do whatever is possible. Our collective task is to overcome fears and calmly yet resolutely react appropriately
Rebels make the first food deliveries in about a month, but civilians trapped in the city are still desperate for aid. Zambians have voted in a close president ial election. Turnout was high, with long lines outside of polling stations. Thank you very much for joining us. Germany has announced a Major Overhaul of its security legislation. Interior minister thomas de maiziere announced the proposals today in berlin, basing them on three main elements. The first, extra equipment and resources for security agencies. The second, prevention of islamist ideology and promotion of integration. And finally, tougher penalties for perpetrators of terrorist offenses. Heres a closer look at those proposals. Reporter germanys interior minister is responding to the attacks of recent weeks with plans to build up the nations security forces. More federeral police will be recruited, and they wiwill recee 2 billion euros for better equipment in the coming years. No one can guarantee absolute security. Bu