Zambia: 54 years of independence & accountability

Summary Zambia celebrated fifty-four years of independence on October 24. The country has in many ways been a role model in Africa for holding government performance to account, amid internal challenges over styles of liberal and illiberal governance and economic policy. Analysis Zambia achieved its independence this day in 1964 from the United Kingdom. The transition from colonial rule was largely peaceful and effected through negotiation, as opposed to armed revolt. The trait of non-violent change of government has stayed with Zambia ever since, and sets the country apart from many of its neighbors who conducted an armed struggle to …

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