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What major political change did Kaunda oversee in 1973?

  • Banned all parties except UNIP

  • Introduced multi-party system

  • Established monarchy

  • Privatized national industries

Answer

In 1973, Kaunda banned all political parties except for the United National Independence Party (UNIP), effectively establishing a one-party state. This move consolidated UNIP's power and eliminated political opposition, centralizing authority under Kaunda's leadership. The ban on other parties limited political pluralism and restricted the expression of diverse viewpoints within Zambia's political system.
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