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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>BY being born in Zambia to Congolese parents, Aime Mabika obtained Zambian citizenship by birth which he retained alongside that of his parents until he turned 21.<\/p>\n

Mabika, 23, however lost both his Zambian and Congolese citizenships \u2013 which were revoked automatically \u2013 when he acquired US citizenship, as he currently holds a US passport.<\/p>\n

However, Mabika does not need to renounce his American citizenship in order to obtain Zambian citizenship. He can be given back his Zambian citizenship provided he makes a declaration of loyalty to Zambia.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zambia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zambia. BY being born in Zambia to Congolese parents, Aime Mabika obtained Zambian citizenship by birth which he retained alongside that of his parents until he turned 21. 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