By Smile Hamilton, Malawi
Former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has died in South Africa at the age of 68.
According to Zambia’s Diamond TV, Lungu had visited a hospital in South Africa on the morning of his death for what was described as a routine medical review. However, he reportedly developed sudden chest complications shortly thereafter and passed away.
At the time of this report, neither the Zambian government nor Lungu’s family has released an official statement regarding the circumstances surrounding his death.
Lungu served as Zambia’s sixth president from 2015 to 2021, succeeding the late President Michael Sata. His presidency was marked by significant infrastructure development as well as controversy over rising national debt and concerns about democratic backsliding.
He lost the 2021 election to current President Hakainde Hichilema and had since kept a relatively low public profile, though he remained an influential figure within the Patriotic Front (PF) party.
Details regarding funeral arrangements and official mourning procedures are expected to follow in due course.
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