Zambia presidential race tightens

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has won a second term with 58.87% of the votes after counting ballots from 135 out of 226 districts, nearly guaranteeing his victory without the need for a runoff. His rival candidate, Brian Munduobili, received 1,030,662 votes after declaring victory in the first round before the vote counting was halted due to alleged acts of violence, which raised international concerns and political tensions. Despite the peaceful nature of the voting process, the elections faced criticism over intimidation and restrictions imposed on the campaign. They are seen as a referendum on the government's performance in improving economic conditions, even though more than 70% of the population live on less than $3 a day.

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