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.