Edgar Lungu
Edgar Lungu is a Zambian politician who served as the President of Zambia from January 2015 to August 2021. He is a member of the Patriotic Front party and has had a long career in Zambian politics, holding various ministerial positions before ascending to the presidency. Lungu's administration was marked by economic challenges and political tensions, particularly regarding opposition figures and human rights issues. He faced criticism for his handling of dissent and was accused of stifling freedom of expression during his tenure.
Born on Jun 05, 1955 (70 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Kingdom | 2 | 4.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 65,749 | $2,700,000 | 2,615$ |
| Totals | 2 | 67,886,011 | 65,749 | $2,700,000 | 2,615$ |
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United Kingdom:
Edgar Lungu was the late ex-President of Zambia who passed away at the age of 68.
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United Kingdom:
Hichilema has turned out to be nearly everything he detested about his predecessor, Edgar Lungu.
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South Africa:
President Edgar Lungu’s government signed a $47 million buyer’s credit with Israel Discount Bank.
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South Africa:
Edgar Lungu was a former Zambian president whose family lost a legal bid regarding his burial.
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Ghana:
Edgar Lungu was the late president of Zambia whose funeral has sparked controversy.
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United Kingdom:
The late President Edgar Lungu's funeral has been a topic of dispute involving witchcraft beliefs.
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South Africa:
Hichilema came to power in August 2021 after defeating then president Edgar Lungu of the Patriotic Front (PF).
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Tanzania:
Edgar Lungu, the late former president, was accused of massive corruption.
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United Kingdom:
Edgar Lungu, the former president, has been accused of waging a political vendetta.
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South Africa:
Edgar Lungu's body is still in South Africa because of a row between Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and the Lungu family over where he should be buried.
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