Zambia resumes vote counting following election-related violence
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Electoral Commission of Zambia
Zambia
August 14, 2026
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The Electoral Commission of Zambia has resumed vote counting after a temporary suspension. The suspension was triggered by violence targeting election staff and theft of ballot papers. President Hichilema and challenger Brian Mundubile both claim positive results. The election is critical for the country's economic recovery and debt restructuring efforts.
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