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Zambia opposition rejects militia claims as Hichilema leads vote count

Zambia’s main opposition NRPUP has rejected government allegations that its members were involved in militia activity and plans for armed insurrection, as President Hakainde Hichilema leads the presidential vote count with nearly 60% of ballots from 135 constituencies counted.

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