Riots after Lungu wins Zambian elections

Supporters of opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema started rioting to the south of the country after tensions rose over his presidential election defeat

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Lusaka - Zambian police were sent to quell rioting by supporters of opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema to the south of the country, after tensions rose over his presidential election defeat, a spokesman said on Monday.

President Edgar Lungu narrowly won re-election, a result his main rival Hichilema rejected on claims of alleged rigging by the electoral commission.

Reuters