Edgar Lungu, Former Zambian President, Passes Away at 68

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Edgar Lungu, Former Zambian President, Passes Away at 68

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Edgar Lungu, Former Zambian President, Passes Away at 68

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Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has died at age 68.
He was under medical supervision in South Africa at the time of his death.
Lungu served as president from 2015 to 2021 before losing to Hakainde Hichilema.

Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has died at the age of 68 in South Africa, as confirmed by his political party, the Patriotic Front. His daughter stated he had been receiving specialized medical treatment prior to his death on Thursday, June 5, 2025, after a collapse during exercise at home, according to BBC, Reuters, and AllAfrica.

Lungu served as the president of Zambia from 2015 until 2021, when he lost to current President Hakainde Hichilema. He had ambitions to return to politics but faced legal challenges barring his candidacy in the upcoming elections, as noted by AA and India Times.

The Zambian government has declared a period of national mourning, with tributes pouring in from across the nation. President Hichilema described Lungu's death as a tragic loss for the nation, emphasizing the impact of Lungu's presidency, which was marked by economic challenges and infrastructure projects, according to Africa News and AA.