Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 19, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET
Aug 17, 2026 at 3:06 AM ET
Hichilema leads as Zambia election count passes halfway
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Hakainde Hichilema leads Zambia’s presidential vote with nearly 59% in 135 of 226 constituencies counted.
WHO: Hakainde Hichilema
WHAT: Takes an early lead in Zambia’s presidential election as results are counted in 135 of 226 constituencies.
WHEN: Reported Aug 17, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
WHERE: Zambia
WHY: The election vote count reached 135 of 226 constituencies, showing Hichilema with nearly 59% of votes counted.
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