💨 Abstract

The Pretoria High Court ordered the burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu in Zambia, concluding a two-month dispute. The court ruled that Lungu's remains should be repatriated to Lusaka's Embassy Park, the official burial site for Zambian heads of state. This decision overrides the wishes of Lungu's family, who preferred a private burial in South Africa. The Zambian government argued for national interest and protocol, citing the precedent set by Kenneth Kaunda's burial.

Courtesy: Aric Jabari