Zambia's Opposition Faces Test After Former President's Death

The passing of former President Edgar Lungu has reportedly reshaped Zambia's opposition politics ahead of the August 13 general election.

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Published Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 2:40 pm AESTUpdated Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 3:00 pm AEST 2 min read

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