Zambia Resumes Vote Count After Pause Over Violence

Lusaka: Zambia resumed vote counting Friday after a nationwide suspension over alleged attacks on polling staff and stolen marked ballot papers. The halt came a day after presidential and parliamentary elections, with opposition leader Brian Mundubile already claiming victory.According to France24.com, Sishuwa Sishuwa, a Senior Lecturer at Stellenbosch University and author, was invited as a guest to discuss the recent events in Zambia. The suspension of the vote count had raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process and the safety of election workers. The decision to pause was made to ensure the protection of polling staff and to investigate the reports of stolen ballot papers.The pause in vote counting created a tense atmosphere in the country, with many citizens eagerly awaiting the official results. The allegations of attacks and ballot theft have added to the already charged political climate, as both the ruling party and the opposition claimed the lead in the tightly contested elect ions.Authorities have assured the public that measures are in place to guarantee a transparent and fair counting process. As vote counting resumes, the nation remains on edge, hoping for a peaceful resolution and an outcome that reflects the true will of the Zambian people.