Zambian Women Face Sexism in Politics, Experts Warn

Female politicians in Zambia have faced persistent sexism and requests for sexual favors from male counterparts, according to a senior government official, further complicating efforts to close the wide gender representation gap in the country's political landscape.

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said these reports of harassment and discrimination against aspiring female leaders are all too common and create significant barriers for women seeking to enter and thrive in Zambian politics.