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Zambians vote as Hichilema’s economic record faces crucial test
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Zambia heads to polls with President Hichilema expected to win second term
Zambians vote Thursday in a general election widely expected to give President Hakainde Hichilema a second term, as his economic record faces a test from voters
By Africa Front Staff
Zambia: Polls open in elections expected to favour incumbent president
President Hakainde Hichilema is running on his economic record even as households face a cost of living crisis.
By Africa Front Staff
Vote counting underway in Zambia after presidential election
Vote counting is underway after Zambians cast ballots Thursday in a presidential election testing incumbent Hakainde Hichilema’s economic record against widespr
By Africa Front Staff
Zambia elections haunted by ghost of incumbent president’s arch-rival
Hakainde Hichilema is bidding for second term, but feud between him and family of Edgar Lungu, who died in 2025, continues As Zambians go to the polls on Thursd
By Africa Front Staff
A burial row over Zambia's late president has turned its election into a hot contest
Hakainde Hichilema was a shoo-in for a second term but the controversy following Edgar Lungu's death has dented his chances.
By Africa Front Staff
Zambia suspends vote counting nationwide citing violence
Zambia suspended vote counting nationwide on Friday following reports of violence in some districts, the electoral commission said.
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Meet the main contenders in Zambia's presidential vote
An incumbent, two former ministers and a veteran journalist are among 14 candidates vying to become Zambia's president in an election Thursday.
By Africa Front Staff
Zambia suspends vote counting after election violence
Official presidential results are expected on Monday, with authorities appealing for calm as election officials work to resolve the disruptions and resume the c
By Africa Front Staff
Zambia's opposition leader expresses 'grave concern' as vote count suspended
Just hours after Zambia’s electoral commission suspended vote counting nationwide, opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile raised “grave concern,” cal
By Africa Front Staff
Zambia resumes counting after violence disrupts election process
Zambia has resumed vote counting after a nationwide suspension over election-related violence, with the Electoral Commission saying security threats have been c
By Africa Front Staff
Zambia suspends vote count nationwide amid reports of violence, ballot theft
Zambia's electoral commission on Friday suspended vote counting from Thursday's presidential and parliamentary elections for at least 24 hours due to “violence
By Africa Front Staff
Zambia vote counting resumes after pause over alleged attacks on polling staff
The electoral commission said violence had "resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers".
By Africa Front Staff
DR Congo: Government bans export of copper and cobalt concentrates
The decision is part of a move to increase local processing and hike revenue from the country's mineral wealth.
By Africa Front Staff
Partial eclipse seen from North and West Africa
Across parts of Africa, millions lifted their eyes skywards this Wednesday to observe a rare celestial event: a partial solar eclipse. Also, Zambian President H
By Africa Front Staff
Guy Scott obituary
Outspoken Zambian politician with a unique sense of humour who was acting president for 90 days The Zambian politician Guy Scott, who has died aged 82, became,
By Africa Front Staff
Oshoala revives Nigeria's Wafcon and World Cup bid
Asisat Oshoala scores the only goal as Nigeria beat Zambia at Wafcon 2026 to revive the West Africans' hopes of reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup.
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'Every country wants to beat Nigeria' - Super Falcons hunt 11th Wafcon title
Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, looking to defend their crown and claim an 11th title.
