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Zambia: Presidential Election Between Hakainde Hichilema and Brian Mundubile
Zambian voters head to the polls to elect their president, with incumbent Hakainde Hichilema facing opposition from Brian Mundubile amid rising living costs.
In Zambia, voters head to the polls on Thursday, August 13, to elect their president. The election pits incumbent Hakainde Hichilema against opposition leader Brian Mundubile.
Hichilema, in office for a year, highlights a historic agreement on restructuring Zambia's debt and economic progress. However, he faces criticism over the soaring cost of living, which affects a significant portion of the population.
Mundubile, on the other hand, accuses the government of obstructing his campaign and presents himself as the champion of Zambians living on less than three euros a day. Voters hope that the voting conditions will be peaceful.