Focus on Africa - Vote counting underway after Zambia election
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Security officers in Zambia have arrested 11 people including opposition candidate Brian Mundubile. The government claims that they could be planning a revolt. Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema who is running for second, five-year term is taking an early lead in the count. The main opposition party has disputed the results.
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Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
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Published on Monday, 17th August 2026.
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