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Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema is declared the winner of a troubled election

Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press, as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · August 18, 2026 · 1 min read

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In international news, a presidential election has resulted in the incumbent retaining their position. The president in question is from Zambia.

The Zambian leader has been reelected for an additional term. This new term is set to last five years.

Further information about this election and its outcome can be found through news sources, which have reported that the Zambian president will serve a second term.

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Category: safety · Published: August 18, 2026 · Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · Reading time: 1 min

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Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema is declared the winner of a troubled election

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