Zambia's president wins second term with 60% of the vote
18 Aug, 07:46ZZambia's president wins second term with 60% of the vote
First reportBloomberg · 18 Aug, 01:03Z
Latest reportBBC · 18 Aug, 07:46Z
Span7 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Hakainde Hichilema won re-election as Zambia's president with 60% of the vote, while Brian Mundubile received 38%.
Why
The result gives Hichilema a second term, though observers raised reform and media concerns despite a largely peaceful election day.
Watch
Mundubile's irregularity claims and authorities' alleged insurrection plots following raids on opposition figures will remain under scrutiny.
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Summary
- Hakainde Hichilema re-elected with a 60% share of the vote.
- Closest challenger Brian Mundubile secured 38% of votes.
- 55-year-old Mundubile previously claimed victory amid alleged irregularities.
- Opposition figures were raided before results; authorities cite insurrection plots.
- Observers labeled the day largely peaceful but flagged reform and media concerns.