Zambia’s Hichilema wins second term as opposition figures hit by raids

Hakainde Hichilema has won a second term as Zambia’s president, securing more than 60 percent of the vote in the first round of the election. The result was announced on election night, as authorities launched raids against several leading opposition figures. The president’s victory avoids a runoff and extends his mandate for another five years. No official reason was given for the raids, which took place as vote counting was underway.