The standoff has sparked political tensions, as Lungu and current President Hakainde Hichilema were long-time rivals. The ...

The Zambian government wants Lungu's body repatriated for a state funeral but his family have refused to allow that because ...

The Zambian government has filed court papers seeking to stop the private burial of former President Edgar Lungu in South ...

The complex and contested death and burial of former President Edgar Lungu unveils fault lines within the state, raises ...

The burial site of Edgar Lungu, Zambia’s former president, has become the latest conflict in a relationship marred by ...

A South African court has halted plans to bury former Zambian President Edgar Lungu at a private ceremony just as it was ...

A South African court prevented Zambia's former president Edgar Lungu from being buried in Johannesburg just before the ...

A South African Court has halted Edgar Lungu’s burial as Zambia and his family clash over repatriation plans ...

Pretoria High Court halts burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu in Johannesburg amid legal clash with family.

While a state funeral would be an appropriate tribute to the legacy of the late former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, South Africa has acknowledged the legal obligation to respect the wishes expressed ...