Opposition leader gives message of unity after winning Zambia’s presidency

Supporters of Zambian opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema celebrate on the streets of Lusaka, Zambia (Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/AP)

Zambia’s veteran opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema has won the southern African country’s presidency with more than 50% of the vote.

Mr Hichilema was declared president–elect early Monday after getting more than 2.8 million votes to President Edgar Lungu’s 1.8 million votes, achieving one of the biggest electoral wins in Zambia’s history.