2016 Zambia Election News
13 08 2016 zambia zambia s president edgar lungu has taken the lead over his main rival.
2016 zambia election news. The electoral commission of zambia has announced results in its first briefing on results of the august 11th 2016 general elections and referendum. Zambia s constitutional court has thrown out the election petition case filed by the main opposition united party for national development upnd against the re election of president edgar lungu. Zambia suspends election campaigning over violence electoral commissions halts campaigning in the capital for 10 days following the death of opposition supporter.
Lungu takes lead as opposition cries foul by ken karuri with reuters last updated. Ecz chairperson justice esau chulu announced results for three 3 of the 156 constituencies in zambia by 21. President edgar lungu previously elected in january 2015 to finish the term of michael sata who died in office was re elected to a full five year term when he scored.
Zambia arrests 133 protesters after contested election police accuse the opposition of attacking perceived supporters of the president after disputed election result. 16 aug 2016 12 04 gmt. A constitutional referendum was held alongside the elections with proposals to amend the bill of rights and article 79.
Zambia s presidential election has been won by defence and justice minister edgar lungu of the patriotic front. Mr lungu won by a 48 3 majority the election commission said after an election. 04 jan 2016 12 44 gmt.
Voters brave the cold to cast their ballots eu and au missions. Zambia sets presidential election to august 2016 government spokesman says president will sign new constitution on tuesday paving the way for elections later in 2016.