Zambian President Hichilema inherits 'empty treasury'

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema

Zambia's new president has told the BBC that he has inherited an "empty" treasury, while "horrifying" amounts of money had been stolen.

"People are still trying to make last-minute movements of funds, which are unauthorised, which are not theirs," President Hakainde Hichilema said.

He defeated his rival Edgar Lungu in presidential elections last month.

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