Zambia's Election Day Bloodshed Raises Questions About Democracy The Zambian general election has taken a turn for the worse, with allegations of armed raids on opposition leader Brian Mundubile's home casting a shadow over President Hakainde Hichilema's lead in the polls.
International observers have corroborated reports of intimidation and violence, which they say were part of a campaign heavily skewed towards the incumbent.
The election has unfolded like a tightly controlled affair, with the ruling party dominating state media coverage and blurring the lines between government business and campaigning.