Social media and messaging apps appeared to be shut down in Zambia as the country voted in presidential and parliamentary elections, Facebook says
"We've looked into this and can confirm that there seems to be a social media shutdown affecting our apps and others, like Twitter," a Facebook spokesperson told CNN.CNN could not independently verify the social media blackout. The Office of the President and the Zambian government didn't immediately respond to CNN's request for comment.Zambian President Edgar Lungu is seeking re-election, with businessman Hakainde Hichilema his main challenger.
I voted early together with my wife, Esther, at Crawford School in Chawama. The process was smooth and peaceful, and I hope it is the same at all polling stations around our country."Read More"Voting is a democratic right and a serious civic duty, so go exercise it and choose the best leaders for your constituency and our country," Lungu added."I also want to appeal to you that we maintain peace and unity.
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