Zambia: President Hichilema Re-Elected Amid Tensions – Bishops Call for Transparency and Respect for the Rule of Law

Lusaka — Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second five-year term in the elections held on August 13 (see Fides, 13/8/2026).

Hichilema won with 2,965,326 votes, representing 60.49% of the 4,902,050 valid votes cast. His main challenger, Brian Mundubile, received approximately 1,856,217 votes, equal to 37.87% of the total. Mundubile was forced into exile after being accused of taking part in an alleged plot to stage an armed insurrection.

At least ten prominent figures…