Hichilema Secures Second Term Amid Tensions | Dover News

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been officially declared winner of a second five-year term, securing over 51% of the vote and avoiding a runoff. His victory came amid a tense election marked by halted vote counting due to attacks on officials and stolen ballots, followed by arrests of top opposition figures—including runner-up Brian Mundubile, who claimed his home was raided—a move he called an assault on his life. Despite the chaos, the Electoral Commission confirmed Hichilema’s win on August 18, 2026, cementing his return to power. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/df3751d8e309b35f