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Vote counting underway after Zambia election

Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema takes early lead in Zambia elections, as opposition disputes the results. And why are vultures, nature's clean up crew disappearing.

Security officers in Zambia have arrested 11 people including opposition candidate Brian Mundubile. The government claims that they could be planning a revolt. Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema who is running for second, five-year term is taking an early lead in the count. The main opposition party has disputed the results.

And why are African vultures classified as endangered birds?

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Keikantse Shumba and Helen Oyibo
Senior Producer: Bella Twine
Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi
Editors: Rhoda Odhiambo, Charlse Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla

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Mon 17 Aug 202619:06GMT
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