BREAKING: Zambia’s President Edgar Lungu Wins Re-Election

Posted by African Examiner African News, Latest Headlines, Southern Africa Monday, August 15th, 2016

Zambia’s President Edgar Lungu has been re-elected, according to official results.

The electoral commission said Mr Lungu had secured 50.35% in Thursday’s vote, just past the the 50% threshold needed to avoid a second round under a new electoral system.

Hs main rival, Hakainde Hichilema, won 47.67%.

Earlier, his UPND party withdrew from the ballot verification process, alleging fraud.

BBC

 

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