Zambia's Hichilema re-elected president as main rival in hiding over alleged threats

Hakainde Hichilema says he was “truly humbled” by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.

Hichilema wins Zambia’s election with 60% after attacks on election officials briefly halted the vote count.

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was re-elected for a second 5-year term, but the opposition leader put in an unexpectedly strong showing, capitalizing on public ‌frustration with lingering hardships despite an economic turnaround.

LUSAKA, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was re-elected for a second term, but the opposition leader put in an unexpectedly strong showing, capitalising on public frustration with lingering hardships despite an economic turnaround.

Zambia President Hichilema has been reelected for a second term  AP News

Zambia President Hichilema has been reelected for a second term  Toronto Star

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been reelected to serve a second five-year term

The lead puts Hichilema on course to secure a second term at the helm of Africa’s second-biggest copper producer.

Zambia’s president held a solid lead over his main electoral rival as he seeks to extend his rule of the copper-rich southern African nation.