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Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp Restricted in Zambia as Country Counts Votes
Zambia's election commission will start announcing results of a tight presidential vote between top contenders President Edgar Lungu and main rival Hakainde Hichilema that was marred by restrictions on the Internet and violence in three regions.
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Zambia's Edgar Lungu Ahead As Opposition Cries Foul
President Edgar Lungu held a slight lead early today in Zambia's closely-fought election, as the opposition claimed the vote was rigged.
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Xi Jinping in South Africa Ahead of Regional Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in South Africa today ahead of a two-day summit with regional leaders as Africa seeks further massive investment despite the Asian giant's economic slowdown.
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Zambian President Edgar Lungu to Receive Treatment Abroad
Zambian President Edgar Lungu's doctors have recommended he seek specialised treatment abroad after he collapsed at a Women's Day event in Lusaka, the presidency said today.
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Zambian President Collapses at Women's Day Event
Zambian President Edgar Lungu collapsed on the podium while presiding over a Women's Day celebration in Lusaka today - less than two months after the 58-year-old took over from a leader who died in office.
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Zambia's New President Pledges Unity After Tight Vote
Zambia's new President Edgar Lungu was sworn in on Sunday, pledging to unite the country and rebuild the economy after narrowly winning a vote rejected by the opposition.
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Zambia Defence Minister Challenges Dismissal From Top Post in Ruling Party
Zambia's defence minister and presidential front-runner Edgar Lungu said today that the decision by interim president Guy Scott to dismiss him as the ruling party's secretary-general was illegal.
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Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp Restricted in Zambia as Country Counts Votes
Zambia's election commission will start announcing results of a tight presidential vote between top contenders President Edgar Lungu and main rival Hakainde Hichilema that was marred by restrictions on the Internet and violence in three regions.
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Zambia's Edgar Lungu Ahead As Opposition Cries Foul
President Edgar Lungu held a slight lead early today in Zambia's closely-fought election, as the opposition claimed the vote was rigged.
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Xi Jinping in South Africa Ahead of Regional Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in South Africa today ahead of a two-day summit with regional leaders as Africa seeks further massive investment despite the Asian giant's economic slowdown.
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Zambian President Edgar Lungu to Receive Treatment Abroad
Zambian President Edgar Lungu's doctors have recommended he seek specialised treatment abroad after he collapsed at a Women's Day event in Lusaka, the presidency said today.
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Zambian President Collapses at Women's Day Event
Zambian President Edgar Lungu collapsed on the podium while presiding over a Women's Day celebration in Lusaka today - less than two months after the 58-year-old took over from a leader who died in office.
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Zambia's New President Pledges Unity After Tight Vote
Zambia's new President Edgar Lungu was sworn in on Sunday, pledging to unite the country and rebuild the economy after narrowly winning a vote rejected by the opposition.
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Zambia Defence Minister Challenges Dismissal From Top Post in Ruling Party
Zambia's defence minister and presidential front-runner Edgar Lungu said today that the decision by interim president Guy Scott to dismiss him as the ruling party's secretary-general was illegal.
