New York, 10th September 2026 – The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, António Guterres, has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election and assumption of a second term as President of the Republic of Zambia. President Hichilema was re-elected in the presidential election held on 13th August 2026 and was sworn into office for his second term on 1st September 2026. In his congratulatory message, the Secretary-General expressed confidence that the close partnership between Zambia and the United Nations will continue. The Secretary-General’s message comes as messages of congratulations continue to be received from leaders, governments and international organisations following President