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Hichilema Surges Ahead Amid Election Tensions | Zambia News
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema is on track for a landslide victory in the general election, with nearly 62% of votes counted — no runoff needed — but his win comes amid serious allegations of government repression, ballot theft, and biased media coverage. Opposition leader Brian Mundubile’s home was raided by armed men, and he himself saw his support drop despite urging calm. International observers, including the EU, have called the process unfair and temporarily halted counting due to violence and irregularities. While officials claim security threats were contained after a polling…
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