Presidential vote counting halted in Zambia over alleged attacks on polling staff
Zambia’s electoral commission has suspended the counting of votes from Thursday’s presidential, parliamentary and local elections over alleged attacks on polling staff. The authority said the process would be halted nationwide with immediate effect as it expressed concern over reports of violence that had “resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers in ballot boxes”. [...] The post Presidential…
Zambia's electoral commission has halted the vote counting process following allegations of attacks on polling staff. The decision comes amid concerns over violence that has resulted in the theft of ballot papers. President Hakainde Hichilema, seeking a second term, is contesting the election against 12 opposition candidates. The commission initially aimed to announce results by Sunday but has since delayed the process.
Opposition leader Brian Mundubile has expressed concern over the delay, citing reports of military involvement and alleged manipulation of ballot boxes. Hichilema has urged Zambians to remain calm while the results are announced. The election was largely peaceful, with voters expressing hope for change and improvement in living conditions.
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