Zambia: Disagreements Cloud Final Farewell for Former President Lungu

Zambia: Disagreements Cloud Final Farewell for Former President Lungu

Cape Town -- The death of Zambia's former president Edgar Lungu at 68 sparked confusion about funeral arrangements due to disagreements between his family, his party Patriotic Front (PF), and the government.

Funeral row causes chaos for mourners of Zambia's ex-president

Clashing ideas over how Edgar Lungu should be honoured have led to a political standoff. ...

Edgar Lungu funeral row causes chaos for mourners of Zambia's ex-president

Clashing ideas over how Edgar Lungu should be honoured have led to a political standoff.

Confusion reigns in Zambia after former president’s death - CAJ News Africa

from ARNOLD MULENGA in Lusaka, ZambiaZambia BureauLUSAKA, (CAJ News) – PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has appealed for unity among Zambians as confusion continues to reign after the death of former president, Edgar Chagwa Lungu. The head of state addressed the nation on Thursday night amid the apprehension afflicting the Southern African country, which is divided along partisan political party lines. There is tug-of-war over the burial arrangement…

Zambia : Can First Lady Mutinta Hichilema Bridge Lungu Funeral Divide?: Soft Power, Not Protocol

By Kapya Kaoma The death of former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu should have united Zambia in solemn mourning. Instead, it has cracked open political wounds—threatening to turn his burial into a national crisis. Rather than calming the waters, the UPND leadership seems to be digging in. Aside from its disjointed messaging, morally and emotionally, it […]

Zambia: Dispute over ex-President Lungu’s funeral arrangements

Zambia is grappling with a political and familial dispute over the funeral arrangements of former President Edgar Lungu. Lungu, who led Zambia from 2015 to 2021, passed away last week at the age of 68 after receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. His death has deeply shocked the nation, with radio stations across Zambia playing […] The post Zambia: Dispute over ex-President Lungu’s funeral arrangements appeared first on Africa Feeds.