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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | 2 | 5.00 | 0.46% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 276,547 | $63,000 | 292$ |
| South Africa | 1 | 4.00 | 0.40% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 238,188 | $350,000 | 1,406$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,608 | $2,700,000 | 1,138$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 9.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 142,165 | $448,000 | 309$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 6.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 59,300 | $67,000 | 128$ |
| Totals | 6 | 424,141,448 | 744,808 | $3,628,000 | 3,273$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
Edgar Lungu served Zambia with dedication from 2015 to 2021, steering the nation through significant milestones.
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Ghana:
Edgar Lungu was the former President of Zambia who died at the age of 68 after receiving treatment in South Africa.
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Tanzania:
Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu died on Thursday at the age of 68 at a medical centre in South Africa.
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United Kingdom:
Edgar Lungu has died at the age of 68, having served as Zambia's president from 2015 to 2021.
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Tanzania:
Edgar Lungu was the former President of Zambia who died at the age of 68.
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South Africa:
Hichilema used the executive-friendly constitutional court to block his main rival, former president Edgar Lungu, from contesting the 2026 election.
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South Africa:
Former president Edgar Lungu is ineligible to contest the 2026 elections according to a constitutional ruling.
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South Africa:
Edgar Lungu is Hakainde Hichilema's predecessor, whose administration was marked by economic mismanagement and corruption.
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Belarus:
Edgar Lungu is the President of Zambia who was involved in discussions with Alexander Zingman.
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Romania:
Edgar Lungu is noted as Hakainde Hichilema's predecessor who is expected to face tough competition in the upcoming elections.
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