Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu Passes Away at 68

Wed Jul 30 2025 15:26:29 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu Passes Away at 68

Edgar Lungu, who served as Zambia's president from 2015 to 2021, has died after battling an undisclosed illness.


Lungu's death, confirmed by the Patriotic Front party, marks the end of a significant chapter in Zambian politics, as he had plans for a political comeback.



Zambia is mourning the loss of its former President Edgar Lungu, who has passed away at the age of 68. His political party, the Patriotic Front, reported the news, stating that he had been undergoing specialized treatment in South Africa for an unspecified illness. Lungu served as the country's leader for six years, beginning in 2015, before losing to current President Hakainde Hichilema in a decisive election in 2021. After stepping back from active politics post-defeat, Lungu recently hinted at a possible return to the political scene.

The sad announcement was made public by Lungu's daughter, Tasila, who shared that her father died at 06:00 local time (04:00 GMT) on Thursday after being under medical supervision for several weeks. In her statement, she called upon the essence of unity within the nation, invoking the spirit of "One Zambia, One Nation," a guiding principle during Lungu’s presidency. This tragic event marks a pivotal moment in Zambia's political landscape and leaves many reflecting on Lungu's contributions and future aspirations for leadership.

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