Zambians vote in closely contested elections
Sixteen candidates are contesting Zambia鈥檚 presidential election, and ballots are also being cast for parliamentary and local government representatives.
More than 7 million registered voters are expected to cast their ballots in Zambia鈥檚 tightly contested presidential and parliamentary elections.
Plus Ethiopia鈥檚 rebel Oromo Liberation Army says it has agreed a military alliance with Tigrayan forces in their fight against the federal government.
And we hear from the Ugandan journalist setting up a new unit for investigative journalism in Africa.
Photo: A woman casts her vote at a polling station in the Zambian capital, Lusaka. Credit: Getty Images.
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