Lusaka, Aug 13, 2026 (AFP) - Zambia votes with president's economic record on the line

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2026-08-13

Zambia went to the polls Thursday with economic hardship testing President Hakainde Hichilema's record as he seeks a second term to govern the copper-rich nation. Polling stations in the southern African nation opened at 6:00 am (0400 GMT) and were due to close 12 hours later, with 8.7 million voters registered to cast their ballots. "Zambians are frustrated and this election is a 50-50, that is why we are all here early to make the change," said......

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