Presidential vote counting halted in Zambia over alleged attacks on polling staff

Zambia's electoral commission has suspended the counting of votes from Thursday's presidential, parliamentary and local elections over alleged attacks on polling staff.

Zambia suspends vote count due to violence after presidential poll  reuters.com

Zambia suspends vote counting in election over reports of violence and the theft of ballot papers  Toronto Star

Zambia suspends vote counting in election over reports of violence and the theft of ballot papers

The electoral commission said violence had "resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers".

Zambia has halted the counting and publication of election results after violence targeting poll workers and reports of stolen ballots. The electoral commission says it will reassess the suspension within 24 hours.

Counting underway in Clacton as Nigel Farage to learn fate in 'people vs establishment' vote  GB News

Vote counting is underway after Zambians cast ballots Thursday in a presidential election testing incumbent Hakainde Hichilema’s economic record against widespread frustration over the cost of living. About 8 million voters were registered, with results expected Monday.

President Hakainde Hichilema faces 13 other candidates, though Brian Mundubile of an opposition alliance is expected to be his strongest challenger

[RFI] Zambia went to the polls Thursday with economic hardship testing President Hakainde Hichilema's record as he seeks a second term to govern the copper-rich nation.