Electoral Official: Zambian Democracy on Display in Special Vote

The chairperson of Zambia’s electoral commission said democracy in her country is vibrant and the only way the citizens know to change their government is through the ballot box. Irene Mambilima’s comments came as Zambians go to the polls Tuesday in a special election to choose a successor to the late President Michael Sata. She said her commission has diligently prepared for the election. “We are very ready. We have all the materials. The [polling] stations will open at around 6 in...

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