Zambia’s President Faces 13 Rivals in High-Stakes Vote

Fourteen candidates are competing to become Zambia’s next president in the upcoming election. The main challenger is Brian Mundubile, who is seeking to unseat incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema. The election will test Hichilema’s popularity after his first term in office. Mundubile leads the opposition campaign against the president, who is widely expected to win another term. Voters will head to the polls to decide whether Hichilema keeps his job or hands power to his rival. The large field of candidates could split the vote, but analysts say the race remains a two-person contest.