Zambia seals court as election challenge deadline nears
By The BriefBrief
Zambian authorities sealed off the court grounds where an opposition leader is preparing to challenge the outcome of the Aug. 13 elections. The move comes as the deadline to file an election petition approaches.
WHO:Zambian authorities
WHAT:Sealed off court grounds ahead of an opposition leader’s election challenge filing deadline
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 5:37 AM ET
WHERE:Zambia
WHY:To prevent access to the court grounds as the deadline to file an election petition for the Aug. 13 vote approaches.
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