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“He said the election showed that Zambia was a place of peace, law and order and a "democratic nation that settles our differences at the ballot box, and nowhere else".”

“Zambia's president re-elected to 2nd term following election-night violence China and the U.S. have been competing for access to the copper-rich nation's critical minerals Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was re-elected for a second 5-year term, but the…”

“- Published A former Zambian minister was killed in last week's raid by security forces on a house linked to opposition leader Brian Mundubile a day after the presidential election, the authorities have said.”

“Concerns raised during Zambia vote counting The arrests come amid an intensely contested election: The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) suspended vote counting for around six hours on Friday following reports of violence perpetrated against polling staff…”

“Concerns raised during Zambia vote counting The arrests come amid an intensely contested election: The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) suspended vote counting for around six hours on Friday following reports of violence perpetrated against polling staff…”

“…ons Committee, told Semafor that “democratic backsliding in Zambia is a major concern for the Southern African region,” adding that post-election “violence and arbitrary arrest” are signs of “a clear divergence from Zambia’s legacy of competitive elections…”

“For decades, Zambia has worn its peaceful transfers of power almost like a badge of honor in a region where elections have too often ended in disputed results, violence or leaders refusing to leave.”

“The Electoral Commission of Zambia has declared incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema winner of the August 13 presidential election.”