The Telegraph has named President Hakainde Hichilema in its World Leaders of 2025 list, praising his administration’s turnaround of Zambia’s economy from near collapse to stability and growth.
The World Leaders of 2025 list recognizes heads of government who have stood out globally over the past year.
Alongside Hichilema, other honourees include US President Donald Trump, China’s President Xi Jinping, President John Mahama of Ghana, South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa, President Patrice Talon of Benin, France’s President Emmanuel Macron, and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, among others.
The series profiles leaders who have shaped international affairs and invites readers to vote on who had the greatest impact.
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