AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoZambia Election Day: Polls opened across the country for the Aug. 13 general election, with about 8.7 million registered voters expected to choose President Hakainde Hichilema for a second term, plus MPs and local councilors; the race is widely framed as a contest between HH and opposition challenger Brian Mundubile, with results expected on Monday. Election Integrity Row: The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) dismissed claims of pre-marked ballots being transported via South Africa, saying all papers were received, verified and distributed in the presence of party monitors. Campaign Tensions: Opposition leaders say the vote is unlikely to be free and fair, while U.S. senators urged peaceful, credible polls and warned against restrictions on opposition activity. Security and Rights: LAZ and SADC called for voting without violence, intimidation or corruption, as civil society and international voices press for a fair process. Regional Tragedy: In Zimbabwe, an overloaded ferry on Lake Kariba sank, with the death toll rising to 44 and rescue efforts continuing.
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