Zambia: Catholic Bishops Express 'Grave Concern' Over Conduct of Zambia's Elections

The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has expressed grave concern over the conduct of the General Election held on the 13th of August 2026 in Zambia. The bishops argue that the integrity of this crucial election process for the wellbeing and future of the Zambian people is at risk, and they denounce any conduct that contributes to the unfavourable climate created by the suspension of the tallying and announcement of election results.

The ZCCB particularly highlights the mishandling of ballot papers, including those allegedly affected by theft or tampering, which were left in the custody of police officers and army personnel. They call on the Electoral Commission of Zambia to fully account for the chain of custody of every affected ballot box and ballot paper, ensuring that no security officer exercises unsupervised control over these materials.

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