Zambian opposition leader to challenge election result in ⁠court

Mundubile claims his campaign documented ‘serious irregularities’ around the vote that handed President Hakainde Hichilema a second term.By Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 19 Aug 202619 Aug 2026Zambian opposition leader ⁠Brian Mundubile says he will challenge the country’s presidential election result in ⁠court, alleging voting fraud in the contest that handed President Hakainde Hichilema a second term in office.“Our campaign has documented serious irregularities, inconsistencies and circumstances surrounding ‌the conduct, counting, transmission and declaration of results,” Mundubile said in a statement on Wednesday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Zambia’s president extends election lead as contested vote count continueslist 2 of 4Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema wins second termlist 3 of 4Hichilema wins second term as president of copper-rich Zambialist 4 of 4Hichilema re-elected as Zambia president amid opposition concerns over voteend of listWhile last week’s vote was largely peaceful, the opposition said intimidation and restrictions marred its campaign, concerns echoed by international election observers.The election commission declared Hichilem...