LUSAKA (Reuters) -Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu died on Thursday at the age of 68, six months after an attempted return to politics was thwarted by a court ruling that he could not run for ...

Zambia's sixth president, Edgar Lungu, has died at 68 after a career marked by bold leadership and controversy. Known for boosting Zambia's global standing, Lungu also faced criticism for heavy-handed ...

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu will be buried in South Africa instead of his homeland because of a disagreement between his family and Zambia’s government over his funeral.

The late Zambian President Edgar Lungu reacts after participating in a discussion at the World Economic Forum on Africa 2017 meeting in Durban, South Africa May 4, 2017. [FILE] Zambia’s President ...

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -A South African court prevented Zambia's former president Edgar Lungu from being buried in Johannesburg just before the ceremony was due to be held on Wednesday, following ...

Barred from seeking re-election, former president Edgar Lungu is said to be planning to contest the next election as a running mate to a surrogate candidate. But experts warn the constitution may also ...

LUSAKA, Zambia — Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu will be buried in South Africa instead of his homeland because of a disagreement between his family and Zambia’s government over his funeral.