Zambia Count Suspended as Opposition Claims Victory Before Official Result
Zambia halted presidential vote counting over reported violence and stolen ballot papers as opposition leader Brian Mundubile claimed victory before an official result.
Zambia halted presidential vote counting over reported violence and stolen ballot papers as opposition leader Brian Mundubile claimed victory before an official result.
Zambia will hold presidential, parliamentary and local elections on Aug. 13, 2026, with SADC observers monitoring voting, counting and other electoral procedures.
Zambia’s campaign period ends Aug. 12, one day before voters elect a president, National Assembly members, mayors and council officials. SADC is deploying observers across all 10 provinces.