Zambia’s electoral commission has suspended counting in presidential, parliamentary and local elections nationwide, citing alleged attacks on polling staff and theft of marked ballot papers from ballot boxes. No official results have been announced. President Hakainde Hichilema seeks a second term against main challenger Brian Mundubile, in a contest widely viewed as a two-horse race. Polling day was largely peaceful, with high turnout and only isolated delays reported by observers. The commission will review the suspension within 24 hours. Mundubile raised concerns about delayed results and alleged interference, demanding greater transparency, while Hichilema urged citizens to remain peaceful and patient as the official outcome is awaited.
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