# Vote counting underway after Zambia election

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Podcast: [Focus on Africa](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-on-africa-160336)
Published: 2026-08-17T15:10:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8n30
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Security officers in Zambia have arrested 11 people including opposition candidate Brian Mundubile. The government claims that they could be planning a revolt. Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema who is running for second, five-year term is taking an early lead in the count. The main opposition party has disputed the results. And why are African vultures classified as endangered birds? Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Keikantse Shumba and Helen Oyibo Senior Producer: Bella Twine Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi Editors: Rhoda Odhiambo, Charlse Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla

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