Zambia Catholic Bishops Demand Transparency in Election Tallying

The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has demanded greater transparency in the tallying of Zambia’s August 13 general election, warning that delays and disputed handling of ballot materials could undermine public confidence in the outcome.

In a pastoral statement issued in Lusaka on Sunday, August 16, the bishops said they were speaking in defence of the Constitution, the rule of law and the right of Zambians to have their votes counted and respected.

The statement comes as the…