# Zambia police recruitment secrecy sparks demands for answers

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Podcast: [DW AfricaLink](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dw-africalink-200114)
Published: 2026-04-21T13:55:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.dw.com/en/zambia-police-recruitment-secrecy-sparks-demands-for-answers/audio-76884745?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss
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Duration seconds: 1500

## Resource

A leaked memo and quiet call-ups saw thousands report for police training without public notice. Authorities call it internal, but critics say the secrecy undermines trust and accountability.

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