Zambia's Hichilema Wins Re-Election with 60% of Vote
Electoral authorities said Hichilema won 58.87% of votes in 135 constituencies as the final tally continued after a six-hour suspension.
- On Monday, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's lead widened to roughly 62% of valid votes, with partial results from about 71% of constituencies showing him on track for a second-term victory.
- The Electoral Commission suspended vote counting for six hours on Friday after reports of attacks on polling staff and the theft of marked ballots during the August 13 election.
- Electoral authorities reported Hichilema secured 1,544,140 votes, while challenger Brian Mundubile received 1,030,662 votes. A candidate needs more than 50 percent of valid votes to avoid a runoff.
- Police arrested nine people, including opposition figures, during post-election raids. The European election observation mission said restrictions on political activity contributed to an "uneven playing field."
- This election serves as a referendum on Hichilema's first term, during which Zambia returned to economic growth. However, the World Bank notes more than 70 percent of the population lives on less than $3 daily.
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International observers criticised the political framework and referred to irregularities in the vote. The campaign focused on the economic situation in Zambia.
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