The Hindu·4 min read·medium
Zambia President Hichilema re-elected for second term following contentious polls
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Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second term, securing 61.4% of the vote in a contentious election. The process faced delays and security concerns following reports of violence and the arrest of opposition figures, though the government maintains the election was a test of its economic recovery plan.
Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second five-year term, the Electoral Commission of Zambia announced early Tuesday (August 18, 2026).
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