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.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 4.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 17,974 | $2,700,000 | 715$ |
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 7,362 | $250,000 | 96$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 5,363 | $60,000 | 34$ |
| Totals | 3 | 96,573,025 | 30,699 | $3,010,000 | 845$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
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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United Kingdom:
Hichilema could face stiff competition from his predecessor, Edgar Lungu, who has mounted a political comeback.
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South Africa:
Edgar Lungu was the then president of Zambia who spoke to Patricia Scotland concerning Hakainde Hichilema.
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