Zambia Elections: Courts Close as Deadline Nears
The courts in Lusaka, Zambia, have been sealed off as the deadline approaches for filing a petition challenging the recent presidential election results. Opposition candidate Brian Mundubile, who came second with 38% of the vote, plans to contest the outcome, while the incumbent, Hakainde Hichilema, was declared the winner with 60%. The precautionary measures come amid a tense post-election period marked by arrests, violence, and threats against opposition figures.
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