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"Threat of violence lingers"

Interview: Daniel Pelz

Zambia's President Edgar Lungu has been re-elected in a closely contested vote. The opposition refuses to accept the results. DW spoke to Lee Habasonda, director of Transparency International Zambia.

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A policeman in front of a crowd of men. — Supporters of President Edgar Lungu at a campaign ralley (file picture).Image: Getty Images/AFP/G. Guercia

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