Hichilema Re-Elected in Zambia Amid Vote Disruption and Fraud Allegations

Zambia's Electoral Commission declared President Hakainde Hichilema the winner of the August 13 election with roughly 60% of votes, securing a second term. Challenger Brian Mundubile received about 38%. The vote faced a counting suspension after attacks on polling staff, ballot theft, and an armed raid near Mundubile, who rejects the result, alleging altered tally forms.