Edgar Lungu
KenyapoliticianMaleb. 19553.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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Hakainde Hichilema beat incumbent Edgar Lungu in 2021 despite Lungu's vote-buying 'empowerment schemes.'
A by-election and a warning Kenya keeps ignoringKenya· 2026-07-29
Lungu's death has led to a dispute over his burial between his family and the Zambian government.
Two-horse race to Zambian August poll
South Africa· 2026-07-17
Edgar Lungu was the former president of Zambia who was unseated by Hichilema in 2021.
Zambia election will put Hichilema's economic record to the test
Tanzania· 2026-07-09
Former Zambian president Edgar Lungu's burial decision was upheld by the Supreme Court of Appeal in favor of his family.
Former Zambian president Edgar Lungu to be buried in South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-06-23
Edgar Lungu was the former president of Zambia who passed away on June 5, 2025.
В Замбии восемь месяцев не могут похоронить бывшего президента
Belarus· 2026-02-21
Edgar Lungu is the former Zambian President who Hichilema defeated in the 2021 elections.
Hichilema confident his reforms will survive August presidential electionsTanzania· 2026-02-18
Ex-Zambian President Edgar Lungu's family dismiss allegations he was poisoned.
Ex-Zambian President Edgar Lungu's family dismiss allegations he was poisoned
United Kingdom· 2026-02-17Edgar Lungu was Zambia’s president from 2015 to 2021 and died in South Africa on June 5, 2025.
SAPS orders funeral home to release Edgar Lungu’s body for post-mortem - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2026-02-17
Zambian ex-President Lungu's son Dalitso ordered to surrender 79 cars, petrol station and 'luxury' flats.
Zambian ex-President Lungu's son Dalitso ordered to surrender 79 cars, petrol station and 'luxury' flatsUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-11
Edgar Lungu was a former Zambian president whose family is appealing a court ruling regarding his burial.
Lungu family finally appeals SA ruling as asset forfeiture tightens pressure - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-10Edgar Lungu was the late ex-President of Zambia who passed away at the age of 68.
Daughter of unburied ex-president loses MP seatUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-28
Hichilema has turned out to be nearly everything he detested about his predecessor, Edgar Lungu.
Stone-hurling anger unnerves Zambia's 'fix-it' presidentUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-27
President Edgar Lungu’s government signed a $47 million buyer’s credit with Israel Discount Bank.
Israel in Africa – a friend with no benefits – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-30
Edgar Lungu was a former Zambian president whose family lost a legal bid regarding his burial.
Lungu’s family loses bid to appeal ruling on former Zambian president’s burial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-16
Edgar Lungu was the late president of Zambia whose funeral has sparked controversy.
Two men found guilty of witchcraft plot to kill Zambia’s president
Ghana· 2025-09-16
The late President Edgar Lungu's funeral has been a topic of dispute involving witchcraft beliefs.
Two men sentenced in Zambia for attempting to bewitch and kill presidentUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-15Hichilema came to power in August 2021 after defeating then president Edgar Lungu of the Patriotic Front (PF).
How Hichilema is tilting the playing field against opponents – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-15
Edgar Lungu, the late former president, was accused of massive corruption.
Zambian ex-minister sent to prison with hard labour for stealing public fundsTanzania· 2025-09-06
Edgar Lungu, the former president, has been accused of waging a political vendetta.
Zambia's ex-foreign minister sentenced to hard labour for corruptionUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-04
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.
Missed opportunities in the feud over Edgar Lungu’s burial – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-22
Edgar Lungu was the former president of Zambia who died in South Africa.
South Africa court rules ex-Zambian President to be buried in ZambiaKenya· 2025-08-09Edgar Lungu was the president of Zambia from 2015 to 2021 and died in South Africa while receiving medical treatment.
South African court orders repatriation of ex-Zambian leader Lungu's bodyTanzania· 2025-08-08
Edgar Lungu was the former president of Zambia who died while receiving medical treatment in South Africa.
South African court orders repatriation of ex-Zambian leader Lungu's bodyTanzania· 2025-08-08Edgar Lungu was the former President of Zambia whose body is to be repatriated for a state funeral.
South African court rules that Zambia can repatriate body of ex-presidentUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-08
Edgar Lungu was the late President of Zambia whose body is at the center of a dispute between his family and the current government.
OPINION | Why Lungu’s Family Believes Hichilema Wants His Body for Rituals - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-07-10Zambia insists on bringing former president Edgar Lungu’s body home.
Why Zambia insists on bringing former president Lungu’s body home – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-07
Edgar Lungu served as the President of Zambia from 2015 to 2021 and was involved in various political controversies.
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Hungary· 2025-07-04Edgar Lungu was Zambia's head of state from 2015 to 2021 and died in South Africa on June 5 while receiving medical treatment.
South African court halts burial of Zambia's ex-president LunguTanzania· 2025-06-26
Edgar Lungu was the former President of Zambia who died of an undisclosed illness.
Court order stops a former Zambian president's burial in South Africa on the day of his funeral | World News
Jamaica· 2025-06-25Edgar Lungu is the former Zambian President whose burial plans have been halted by a South African court.
South African court halts burial of Zambia's ex-presidentUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-25