Zambia Elections

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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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  Zambia Votes As Campaign Unrest Tests Stability

  Zambians went to the polls today shaken by an election campaign of "unprecedented" violence that could threaten the country's relative stability and its democratic record.

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  Edgar Lungu Wins Zambian Presidential Election

  Zambia's acting Chief Justice has announced that Edgar Lungu of the Patriotic Front has won the presidential election.

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  Rainstorms Mar Zambia's Presidential Vote

  Heavy rains on Tuesday held up the start of voting in parts of Zambia, where a close-fought presidential election was under way to replace Michael Sata, who died in office last year.

• Zambians Vote in Special Presidential Election

  Zambia goes to the polls today in a tightly contested race to elect a president after a ruling party power struggle following the death of Michael Sata in office last year.

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  Zambia to Hold Presidential Election Tomorrow

  Zambia will hold a presidential election on Tuesday to replace Michael Sata, who died in October after a long illness.