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VIDEO: Zambian President Hichilema flees after angry crowd hurled objects during speech

Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema addressing a rally in Chingola that later turned violent [Courtesy/Facebook]

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema was forced to abandon his address at Chiwempala Market in Chingola after a crowd of angry miners turned the meeting violent.

Videos shared online showed a distressed Hichilema standing amid the chaos, with his aides and close protection officers shielding him as stones were hurled toward the podium.

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