The Zambian government has formally requested that the European Union Election Observation Mission intervene to address disinformation campaigns ahead of the August 2026 general election. Officials allege that these campaigns are being orchestrated by Zambian citizens residing abroad.
Authorities are seeking the cooperation of EU member states to mitigate the spread of this information. The request was made during a session focused on election reporting capacity, highlighting government concerns regarding the potential impact of external digital narratives on the upcoming electoral process.
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