Malawi: Former President Muluzi Resolves Lungu Funeral Dispute

Malawi: Former President Muluzi Resolves Lungu Funeral Dispute

Former President of Malawi, Dr. Bakili Muluzi, has played a pivotal role in resolving a tense standoff between the Zambian government and the family of the late President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, bringing an end to days of uncertainty over funeral arrangements for the fallen statesman.

Lungu funeral dispute settled between family and government

After 11 days of uncertainty and behind-the-scenes negotiations, funeral plans for Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu have finally been settled. Lungu died at age 68 in South Africa, where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.

Funeral Arrangements for Late Zambian President Edgar Lungu Finalized - The Global Herald

The family of the late Edgar Lungu, former president of Zambia, has successfully reached an agreement concerning his funeral arrangements following a period

Kabimba opposes Hichilema’s exclusion from Lungu’s funeral - Lusaka Star

I knew the late Sixth President Edgar Lungu better than anyone else talking about him, and no one can challenge me on that, Economic Front Party President, Wynter Kabimba has claimed. Mr. Kabimba said based on the relationship he had with Dr. Lungu, he believed the late president would not have supported barring President Hakainde Hichilema from attending his funeral, despite claims to the contrary by Dr. Lungu’s family. Appearing on ZNBC’s Sund…

GOVERNMENT CONFIRMS STATE FUNERAL FOR LATE PRESIDENT LUNGU AS FINAL AGREEMENT REACHED WITH FAMILY - The Zambian Observer

GOVERNMENT CONFIRMS STATE FUNERAL FOR LATE PRESIDENT LUNGU AS FINAL AGREEMENT REACHED WITH FAMILY Lusaka, 15 June 2025 Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, has confirmed that the Government of the Republic of Zambia has reached a final agreement with the family of the late Sixth Republican President Edgar Chagwa Lungu on the repatriation of […] The post GOVERNMENT CONFIRMS STATE FUNERAL FOR LATE PRESIDENT LUNGU AS FINAL AGREEMENT REACHED WI…