Zambia Elections 2026: Vote counting resumes after security threat halt
Zambia’s electoral commission has resumed the counting of votes from Thursday’s presidential, parliamentary and local elections after halting the process nationwide over alleged attacks on polling staff and the reported theft of marked ballot papers. The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) suspended the tallying process after receiving reports of violence that had “resulted in the […]
Zambia's electoral commission has restarted vote counting for Thursday's presidential, parliamentary, and local elections, following a halt due to security concerns over alleged attacks on polling staff and the theft of marked ballot papers. The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) had suspended the tallying process after receiving reports of violence that resulted in the loss of ballot papers.
The security situation reportedly improved following discussions with law enforcement agencies, allowing the count to continue. ECZ aims to announce presidential results by the end of the week, with President Hakainde Hichilema seeking a second five-year term and Main Opposition candidate Brian Mundubile vying for the position. Hichilema's campaign emphasized job creation and infrastructure development, while Mundubile's party gained support from former PF establishment members and those backing the late former President Edgar Lungu. If no candidate secures over 50% of the votes, a run-off election must be held within 37 days.
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