Zambia’s Hichilema Wins Second Presidential Term

Hakainde Hichilema won over 60% of the vote in the first round of Zambia’s presidential election, which also saw authorities launch raids against leading opposition figures on election night.

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has secured another 5-year term, the country’s election commission announced early on Tuesday.

Hichilema —  who was widely expected to win —  secured 61.4% of the 5 million votes cast in the presidential race held last Thursday, while his main election rival Brian…