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Post-election raid turns deadly in Zambia amid tensions

A post-election security operation at opposition leader Brian Mundubile’s home in Zambia killed former cabinet minister Mutotwe Kafwaya and left 11 people detained as authorities say they were dismantling a suspected militia; Mundubile said Kafwaya was shot while the raid occurred, with the government framing the operation as protecting state security. The August 13 election gave President Hakainde Hichilema about 60% amid opposition claims of irregularities and intimidation, and a legal challenge is anticipated; UN urged respect for due process amid rising tensions.

via africanews.com|

#brianmundubile #electionirregularities #hichilema

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Hichilema secures a second term in Zambia's presidential election

Official results show President Hakainde Hichilema re-elected to a second five-year term with about 61.4% of the vote to challenger Brian Mundubile's 38%, according to the election commission. The victory cements his incumbency amid reports of violence and contested ballot forms, though international observers said the vote was largely peaceful and freedoms were constrained. Around 5 million voters cast ballots; supporters celebrated in Lusaka while Mundubile called for an independent investigation.

via Al Jazeera|

#elections-2026 #hichilema #mundubile

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Zambia's election cast in the shadow of a rival's legacy

As Zambians vote, President Hichilema seeks a second term amid the lingering feud with late former president Edgar Lungu, whose death in 2025 and burial dispute loom over campaigns; the race features tensions over alleged repression, police disruptions of opposition events, and debates about living costs versus gains from a stabilizing economy and copper-driven growth.

via The Guardian|

#elections #hichilema #lungu