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Lungu's Burial Halted: Court Delays Zambian Ex-President's Funeral

Lungu's Burial Halted: Court Delays Zambian Ex-President's Funeral

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A South African court halted the private burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu in South Africa at the last minute, following a dispute between his family and the Zambian government. Lungu's family chose a private South African burial, defying the government's wish for a state funeral in Zambia. The court adjourned the case until August, requiring further legal filings from both sides. This highlights the ongoing feud between Lungu's successor, President Hakainde Hichilema, and the Lungu family, mirroring a similar dispute over the burial of founding President Kenneth Kaunda.

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