PoliticsZambia's Hichilema wins second term with 60% of vote
Zambia’s electoral commission says President Hakainde Hichilema has secured a second five-year term with 60% of the vote. His closest challenger, Brian Mundubile, won 38% and had alleged irregularities. Observers described polling day as largely peaceful but raised concerns about restrictions on the opposition, media freedom and a brief suspension of counting.
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BBC News★★★☆☆2026-08-18 07:46Original
Zambia's Hichilema wins second term with 60% of vote
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