Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has been reelected with a commanding 61.4% of the vote, avoiding a runoff and signaling strong public support for his economic recovery efforts. But behind the victory lies controversy: vote counting was halted amid security chaos, opposition figures were arrested, and Mundubile claimed his home was raided. International observers praised the election’s calm but criticized the uneven playing field, citing last-minute legal changes and military involvement in vote counting — raising serious questions about fairness and freedom during this pivotal moment for Zambia’s democracy.
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