Zambian Opposition Leader to File Election Challenge, Alleging Vote Fraud

Zambian opposition leader to challenge election result in ⁠court

Opposition leader claims 'serious irregularities' in the vote that handed President Hakainde Hichilema a second term.

Zambia: Mundubile seeks to overturn election result in court

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile's party alleges shots were fired during a raid of his house on election night. UN rights chief Volker Türk called for Zambia to stop arresting people "arbitrarily."

Zambian opposition leader to file election challenge, alleging vote fraud

LUSAKA, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile said on Wednesday that he would challenge this ​week's presidential election result in ‌court, alleging vote fraud in the contest that handed President Hakainde Hichilema a second ter...

Analysing Africa newsletter: Zambia’s strange election

Hakainde Hichilema won Zambia's presidential election with 60% of the vote, but allegations of vote manipulation and a police raid on his opponent's house raise questions. | Middle East & Africa

IPC urges Zambia to keep election results transparent

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has congratulated Zambia’s re-elected president, Hakainde Hichilema, while calling for full transparency in the management and verification of election results. IPC president Panduleni Itula in a statement released on Wednesday, commends opposition candidate Brian Mundubile and the 1 856 217 Zambians who supported him, saying southern Africa needs organised, peaceful and persistent opposition. The party …

Zambia opposition figure challenges election outcome, signals court battle

By Burnett Munthali Opposition presidential candidate Mundubile has rejected the official outcome of Zambia’s presidential election, disputing the declaration that handed President Hakainde Hichilema another term in office. Mundubile said he would challenge the results through the courts, arguing that the electoral process was marred by issues that warrant judicial scrutiny. His decision sets the […] The post Zambia opposition figure challenges …