Zambia electoral commission halts vote counting amid violence

Zambia’s Electoral Commission announced on Friday that vote counting has been suspended across the country, halting the tallying of ballots in the ongoing election. The decision, communicated through an official statement, applies to all constituencies and pauses the process that had been underway since the polls opened earlier this week.

The suspension delays the announcement of election results and extends the period of uncertainty for candidates and voters alike. The commission indicated that the pause is intended to address unspecified procedural concerns before counting can safely resume. Authorities have not provided a timeline for when the count will restart, but they affirmed that the electoral process will continue in accordance with national regulations once the issues are resolved.