Zambian woman in court for ridiculing the president

A woman in Zambia has been charged with defaming President Hakainde Hichilema after she accused him of involvement in nefarious dark rituals.

If found guilty, the 24 year old could face a maximum jail term of three years.

Mr Hichilema is facing criticism for allowing such defamation cases to proceed as he promised before his election in August to abolish "archaic laws" should he become president.

Last month, an opposition politician was interrogated under defamation laws for using the local riddle "put your buttocks down" to advise Mr Hichilema to take it easy.

This article originally appeared on BBC News

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