Zambia election marred by opposition arrests and vote count suspension
Police detained 11 people including six opposition figures as President Hichilema pulled ahead, while EU observers described a constrained democratic space
Wednesday, 2 September 2026Europe
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Outgoing Minister of Foreign Affairs, Government of Zambia
Police detained 11 people including six opposition figures as President Hichilema pulled ahead, while EU observers described a constrained democratic space
EU observers cite constrained democratic space as Hichilema pulls ahead amid militia raids, ballot disputes and a six-hour count suspension
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