Hichilema Re-Elected in Zambia as EU and Opposition Raise Vote Concerns

Zambia's Electoral Commission declared President Hakainde Hichilema re-elected on August 18, 2026, with 60% of the vote against challenger Brian Mundubile. The EU Election Observation Mission cited campaign violence, intimidation, and media restrictions. Mundubile's opposition alliance challenged the voting and counting process. The ECZ had briefly suspended results over attacks on officials and stolen ballot papers.