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Zambia president’s daughter loses seat amid row over absence

Tasila Lungu is removed from her seat as a burial dispute deepens political tensions in Zambia

Court rejects Lungu family bid; Zambia cleared to repatriate ex-president’s body for a state funeral

Ex-minister Joseph Malanji gets four years; co-accused Fredson Yamba three, in a high-profile Zambia graft case

A Pretoria court ordered the repatriation of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu’s remains to Zambia for a state funeral despite family objections.

Court rules Zambia can repatriate Edgar Lungu’s body for a state funeral, rejecting his family’s request for a private burial in South Africa

Lungu, who led Zambia from 2015 to 2021, died on 5 June while undergoing medical treatment in South Africa

Zambia declared national mourning for former president Edgar Lungu who died in South Africa and will be honoured with a state funeral next week.

Lungu served as president from 2015 to 2021 before losing re-election to current President Hakainde Hichilema

The constitutional court of Zambia ruled Edgar Lungu ineligible for the 2026 election, citing his prior terms as a violation of the two-term limit.

Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu is sued for a $14,000 debt by Happy Mwangata, who claims unpaid campaign materials.