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Zambia Blocks Court Petitions as Hichilema Wins Re-election

8/24/2026

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Zambian authorities closed the Supreme Court and other courts, blocking petition filings.
Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema won re-election with about 60% of the vote.
Opposition candidate Brian Mundubile received 38% of the vote and said he will challenge the result.
The petition deadline is Monday, the final day before the early-hours Tuesday filing window.
Police spokesman Godfrey Chilabi said security assessments were ongoing, giving no details.

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Zambian authorities closed the Supreme Court and other courts, blocking petition filings.
Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema won re-election with about 60% of the vote.
Opposition candidate Brian Mundubile received 38% of the vote and said he will challenge the result.
The petition deadline is Monday, the final day before the early-hours Tuesday filing window.
Police spokesman Godfrey Chilabi said security assessments were ongoing, giving no details.