Edgar Lungu
Coverage of Edgar Lungu in the Nexus archive.
- What does Zambia's opposition stand without Edgar Lungu?
The death of former President Edgar Lungu reshaped opposition politics in Zambia ahead of the August 13 general election. Analysts say the vote will test whether his legacy can keep opposition supporters united.
- A legal battle over a former Zambian president’s burial might be over
South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal ruled in favor of the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, rejecting the Zambian government's claim to custody of his remains. The court decision overturned a previous order requiring the family to repatriate Lungu's body to Zambia, allowing him to be buried in South Africa as per his family's wishes.
- A legal battle over a former Zambian president’s burial might be over
A South African court has ruled in favor of Edgar Lungu's family regarding his burial. The legal battle over the former Zambian president's burial may now be resolved.
- South African court orders Zambia to return former president's body
A South African court has ordered Zambia to return the remains of former president Edgar Lungu. The dispute involves Zambia authorities and Lungu's family over the burial location of the former leader.
- Zambia's government takes possession of ex-president's body in repatriation row
Zambia's government and the family of former president Edgar Lungu are in a dispute over the burial location of his remains. The controversy centers on repatriation and final resting place decisions.