Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was declared the winner Tuesday of a troubled election that saw vote counting suspended at one point because of violence at polling stations and opposition officials arrested during a law enforcement raid in which ...
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Hakainde Hichilema says he was "truly humbled" by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.
Hichilema wins Zambia's election with 60% after attacks on election officials briefly halted the vote count.
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been reelected to serve a second five-year term. The Electoral Commission of Zambia announced his victory early Tuesday.
With a second term, Hakainde Hichilema must navigate relations with the Trump administration, which has sought greater access to the copper-rich nation's natural resources.
Official results show Hichilema receiving about 60 percent of votes, compared with 38 percent for his main challenger.
President Hakainde Hichilema appears on course for outright win as observers cite violence and a tilted campaign field.
Vote counting in Thursday's presidential polls were briefly suspended amid security threats to the electoral process.
Vote counting in Zambia's presidential election was suspended and then restarted under heightened security over reports of violence against election officials and the theft of ballot boxes. The Electoral Commission ...
Vote counting in Zambia's presidential election was suspended and then restarted under heightened security over reports of violence against election officials and the theft of ballot boxes. The Electoral Commission ...