Vote counting suspended in Zambia over alleged attacks on polling staff

The electoral commission said violence had "resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers".

Zambia Halts Presidential Election Vote Count Over Violence and Fraud Allegations

The electoral commission for the southern African nation said poll workers had been attacked and ballots had been stolen as both top candidates claimed leads.

By John Eligon

Zambia Electoral Body Suspends Vote Counting, Cites Violence

Zambia’s electoral commission halted vote counting in the southern African nation’s general election, citing reports of violence, as the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema warned against delaying the release of the results.

By Taonga Mitimingi and Matthew Hill

Zambia suspends vote counting in election citing violence

Zambia's electoral commission on Friday suspended vote counting nationwide.

Zambia suspends vote count after violence

Zambia has halted the counting and publication of election results after violence targeting poll workers and reports of stolen ballots. The electoral commission says it will reassess the suspension within 24 hours.

Zambia suspends vote count nationwide amid reports of violence, ballot theft

Zambia's electoral commission on Friday suspended vote counting from Thursday's presidential and parliamentary elections for at least 24 hours due to “violence targeted at poll staff” and reported instances of theft of marked ballot papers. Former minister Brian Mundubile, the main challenger to President Hakainde Hichilema, claimed a first-round victory and said his camp viewed "the continued delay ... with grave concern".

By FRANCE 24

Zambia election chaos erupts as vote count halted over alleged violence and ballot paper theft

The Zambian commission indicated it would review the decision to suspend the vote count in 24 hours

By Sam Brookes

Zambia suspends vote counting nationwide citing violence

Zambia suspended vote counting nationwide on Friday following reports of violence in some districts, the electoral commission said.

By RFI

Zambia resumes vote counting after security concerns halt electoral process

Zambia's electoral commission has resumed the counting of votes from Thursday's presidential, parliamentary and local elections after it was halted over alleged attacks on polling staff.

By Deborah Okailey Quarcoo