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Edgar Lungu
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Edgar Lungu was the President of Zambia from 2015 until 2021.
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"did not want Hichilema to be at his funeral or 'anywhere near' his body."View Story →
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June 23, 2026Zambia's government takes possession of ex-president's body in repatriation row
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