Zambia's Hichilema wins second presidential term
Zambia held a presidential election where incumbent President Hichilema is seeking a second term. Early results show him leading. The election tested whether his economic reforms have addressed public concerns about the cost of living in this southern African nation.
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4 sourcesZambia President Hichilema has been reelected for a second term
Election officials say Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been reelected to a second five-year term
Zambia awaits presidential election results. Here's why China and the US may be interested
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7 sourcesZambia's president Hichilema wins re-election with big economic promises
Zambia awaits presidential election results. Here’s why China and the US may be interested
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Zambia awaits presidential election results. Here's why China and the US may be interested
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6 articlesHichilema re-elected as Zambia president amid opposition concerns over vote
Hichilema wins second second term as president of copper-rich Zambia
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The story so far
3 developments- Aug 13Zambia heads to polls with President Hichilema expected to win second term
- Aug 13Zambians cast ballots in a presidential election that tests incumbent’s economic reforms
- Aug 17Zambia President Hichilema has been reelected for a second term
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