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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 7.00 | 0.37% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 222,130 | $350,000 | 1,311$ |
| Malawi | 1 | 7.00 | 0.48% | +0% | 19,129,952 | 91,971 | $7,700 | 37$ |
| Totals | 2 | 78,438,642 | 314,101 | $357,700 | 1,348$ |
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Malawi:
Edgar Lungu was the late President of Zambia whose body is at the center of a dispute between his family and the current government.
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South Africa:
Zambia insists on bringing former president Edgar Lungu’s body home.
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Hungary:
Edgar Lungu served as the President of Zambia from 2015 to 2021 and was involved in various political controversies.
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Tanzania:
Edgar Lungu was Zambia's head of state from 2015 to 2021 and died in South Africa on June 5 while receiving medical treatment.
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Jamaica:
Edgar Lungu was the former President of Zambia who died of an undisclosed illness.
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United Kingdom:
Edgar Lungu is the former Zambian President whose burial plans have been halted by a South African court.
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United Kingdom:
Edgar Lungu was the former president of Zambia who governed from 2015 until he was defeated in 2021.
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United Kingdom:
Lungu, who led Zambia from 2015 to 2021, died earlier this month in South Africa where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.
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Malawi:
KBF maneuvered the legal chessboard to install and retain Edgar Lungu as president.
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United Kingdom:
Edgar Lungu, who led Zambia from 2015 to 2021, died 11 days ago in South Africa where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.
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