Key facts
- Hakainde Hichilema leads the presidential election vote count with 54.82% of declared votes.
- The Zambian government announced the arrest of several opposition figures on election night.
- Opposition figures were accused of posing a threat to state security.
- Official election results are still being tallied.
- Hichilema's party appears poised for victory.
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is currently leading the presidential election vote count, having secured 54.82% of the declared votes. This development comes as the government announced the arrest of several opposition figures on election night. The arrests were reportedly made due to accusations that these individuals posed a threat to state security. Official results are still being tallied, but Hichilema's party appears to be on track for a victory. The arrests have raised concerns about the political climate in Zambia following the election.