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Zambian President Barred From Lungu's Funeral
- Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu died in South Africa on June 5 at the age of 68, sparking a dispute over his funeral arrangements.
- The conflict arose because Lungu's family and political party rejected the government's offer for a state funeral and barred current President Hichilema from attending, honoring Lungu's instructions.
- Government officials held talks with Lungu's family in South Africa, but negotiations collapsed due to disagreements about repatriation logistics and the role each party would play.
- The authorities announced a week-long national mourning period and stressed the importance of providing a dignified farewell, while constitutional expert John Sangwa pointed out the lack of clear legislation regarding the funerals of former presidents.
- The ongoing dispute has strained relations between the family, the Patriotic Front, and the government, leaving uncertainty over the funeral's location and protocol.
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Lungu funeral row continues as family says President Hichilema not welcome
The row over the funeral of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu shows no sign of letting up after his family announced on Friday that Lungu had left instructions that the current president, Hakainde Hichilema, should not be allowed “anywhere near his body.”
Zambia : Don’t Let Lungu’s Burial Bury His Legacy
By Kapya Kaoma When I heard that former President Edgar Lungu’s final wish was for President Hakainde Hichilema not to attend his funeral, my heart sank. Zambia is in mourning—not only for a former head of state, but for national unity. Instead, Lungu’s burial risks becoming another political battleground. My prayerful appeal—especially to the Lungu […]
Tensions Rise as Late Zambia President Lungu Bars Hichilema from Viewing His Body
The late former President of Zambia, Edgar Lungu, reportedly left instructions before his death barring current President Hakainde Hichilema from viewing or approaching his body in any capacity. The revelation has emerged during ongoing funeral arrangements following Lungu’s death last week. According to sources close to the family, the directive reflects long-standing political tensions between the two leaders. Government involvement in Lungu’s…
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