Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) chief Julius Malema is now welcome in Zambia as President Hakainde Hilichema has lifted his seven-year journey ban.

In 2017, former Zambian president Edgar Lungu declared Malema persona non grata for supporting then-opposition chief Hilichema.

JULIUS MALEMA TRAVEL BAN IN ZAMBIA LIFTED

The EFF stated Hichilema’s resolution is a profound gesture that highlights the spirit of unity and progressivism that’s more and more taking root throughout Africa.

“With the lifting of this ban, Hichilema has demonstrated his dedication to the beliefs of democracy and progress, distancing Zambia from the dictatorial practices of the previous.

“The EFF extends its gratitude to president Hichilema and reaffirms its commitment to building a united and progressive Africa,” the get together stated.

BOTSWANA BAN ALSO LIFTED

Last week, Malema’s journey ban in Botswana was additionally lifted forward of the inauguration of the nation’s sixth president, advocate Duma Boko.

Boko leads the Umbrella for Democratic Change coalition, which emerged victorious within the recently held elections and dethroned the Botswana Democratic Party, which had been in energy for 58 years. 

In 2011, Malema was banned alongside his former deputy Floyd Shivambu and businesswoman Bridgette Radebe, amongst others.

Malema promised to “overthrow” then-president Ian Khama’s regime in the country. Due to his capability as ANC Youth League chief, these feedback sparked a diplomatic incident.

The former ANC Youth League president labelled Khama’s authorities as a “puppet regime” and promised to incite a coup by way of a command crew.

Malema was then expelled from the ANC just some months afterwards.

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