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Zambia incumbent takes early election lead as opposition alleges armed raid

Source: Al Jazeera
Category: Politics
Region: General
Published: August 17, 2026 at 02:27

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President Hakainde Hichilema appears on course for outright win as observers cite violence and a tilted campaign field.

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