Africa: All of Africa Today – June 13, 2025

Zambian President Barred From Lungu’s Funeral

The family of former president Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa on June 5, has said it was the late president’s wish that the current president, Hakainde Hichilema, “should not come anywhere near his body”. Tensions appear to have escalated as the family accused the government of attempting to override their decision on funeral arrangements and violating Lungu’s final wishes. The two remained political rivals until Lungu’s death. The government…