Vote counting suspended then restarted under heightened security in Zambia election
Summary
Vote counting in Zambia's presidential election was paused due to attacks on election workers and stolen ballot papers but restarted later with increased security. The violence affected only a few polling stations in the capital, Lusaka, while officials assured the situation was under control.Key Facts
- Zambia suspended vote counting after attacks on polling staff and theft of some ballots.
- Riot police and army vehicles were deployed in Lusaka during the suspension.
- The Electoral Commission said the violence only affected a small number of polling stations.
- Counting resumed after security was reviewed and threats were said to be contained.
- Opposition candidate Brian Mundubile expressed concerns about possible vote manipulation.
- Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema called for calm and patience as results are finalized.
- About 8 million voters were registered to vote at over 13,500 polling stations.
- The election tested Hichilema’s economic reforms amid ongoing challenges like high living costs and electricity shortages.
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