Zambia's 2026 vote: Tight race despite frontrunner story

Zambians voted in their 2026 election on August 13. News agencies say President Hichilema is favoured to win again. But voter Mwiche Nalupmbwe told AFP the race feels "50-50." Hichilema faces 13 challengers, with Brian Mundubile the strongest. In 2021, Zambians also voted out a sitting president amid economic frustration.