Edgar Lungu funeral row causes chaos for mourners of Zambia’s ex-president

Edgar Lungu, the former president of Zambia, passed away at 68, leading to a complex mourning situation amid political tensions between his family, the government, and his party, the Patriotic Front (PF). While the government proposed a state funeral and mourning period, the PF disputed this, advocating for their own arrangements and accusing the current administration of contributing to Lungu’s death by restricting his medical travel. This discord reflects the ongoing rivalry between Lungu and President Hakainde Hichilema, further complicated by a history of conflict surrounding state funerals in Zambia.