Former Zambian Leader Edgar Lungu Passes Away at 68

Edgar Lungu, who served as President of Zambia from 2015 until 2021, has passed away at the age of 68, his party Patriotic Front confirmed. The cause of death has not been disclosed, but it was reported that he was receiving specialized medical treatment in South Africa. Lungu's political career was marked by his loss to current President Hakainde Hichilema in the 2021 elections, a defeat that saw Lungu retreat from active politics for a time before hinting at potential future ambitions. Following his passing, his daughter, Tasila Lungu, expressed the family's sorrow, emphasizing the values of unity he championed during his lifetime, encapsulated in the motto "One Zambia, One Nation." As the nation mourns, Lungu's contributions to Zambian politics will be remembered, alongside his vision for the country's future.

Former Zambian Leader Edgar Lungu Passes Away at 68

Tragic news emerges from Zambia as former President Edgar Lungu dies, leaving a significant political legacy.

Edgar Lungu, who served as President of Zambia from 2015 until 2021, has passed away at the age of 68, his party Patriotic Front confirmed. The cause of death has not been disclosed, but it was reported that he was receiving specialized medical treatment in South Africa. Lungu's political career was marked by his loss to current President Hakainde Hichilema in the 2021 elections, a defeat that saw Lungu retreat from active politics for a time before hinting at potential future ambitions. Following his passing, his daughter, Tasila Lungu, expressed the family's sorrow, emphasizing the values of unity he championed during his lifetime, encapsulated in the motto "One Zambia, One Nation." As the nation mourns, Lungu's contributions to Zambian politics will be remembered, alongside his vision for the country's future.