Zambia votes in tight presidential poll between Lungu and Hichilema

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Zambians have been voting in presidential and parliamentary elections following campaigning marred by clashes between rival supporters.

It is expected to be a tight race between President Edgar Lungu's governing PF party and the opposition UPND led by Hakainde Hichilema.

For the first time, a presidential candidate must win more than 50% of the vote to avoid a run-off.

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Watch your tongue Mr President

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