Zambia to Hold Elections August 11

Zambia plans to hold elections on August 11, replacing a president who took over last year after his predecessor died of illness while in office. In a ceremony Tuesday, President Edgar Lungu is expected to approve a constitutional amendment ratifying the election date and requiring the winner of the presidential race to have more than 50 percent of the vote. Legislative elections will also be held. The elections will pit the ruling Patriotic Front party against the opposition United...

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