Zambia's President Sworn in Despite Court Challenge

Zambian President Edgar Lungu on Tuesday took the oath of office after the nation's top court rejected an opposition petition to block his inauguration.   Lungu, who was re-elected last month in a closely contested vote, was sworn in at a packed stadium ceremony that included a 21-gun salute and traditional dancers. It was attended by regional leaders including Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe and Ian Khama of Botswana.   "We have a great task ahead of us. We need to work as...

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