Zambia Suspends Vote Count Nationwide After Ballot Theft and Violence

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The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has halted the counting and announcement of election results across the entire country. The suspension follows reports of violence against election officials and the alleged theft of marked ballot papers. The ECZ stated the pause is necessary to ensure the integrity and safety of the electoral process. No new timeline has been announced for when counting will resume.