Zambia's president extends election lead, partial results show

LUSAKA, Aug 17 - Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's lead in the Southern African country's presidential election has widened, partial results from about 71% of constituencies showed on Monday.

Zambia’s president held a commanding lead in the nation’s election, though a shootout at the home of the main opposition leader raised tensions in Africa’s second-largest copper producer.