Zambia's president wins second term with 60% of the vote
Hakainde Hichilema says he was “truly humbled” by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.
President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia has been re-elected to a second five-year term, securing 60% of the vote according to the electoral commission. His main rival, Brian Mundubile, garnered 38% of the votes. The election process was contentious, with Mundubile initially claiming victory and alleging voting irregularities without evidence.
Authorities arrested several opposition leaders, accusing them of plotting an insurrection. Hichilema, 64, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him, emphasizing Zambia as a peaceful, law-abiding, and democratic nation. Hundreds of his supporters celebrated in Lusaka, the capital. The opposition's response to the result remains unclear.
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