Zambia’s Political Rift Leaves Former President’s Body in Limbo—A Stark Warning for Sovereignty and Respect

In an extraordinary standoff that stretches far beyond mere politics, the body of Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu lies unburied more than eight months after his death in South Africa. This grotesque impasse between Lungu’s family and his successor—and longtime rival—President Hakainde Hichilema reveals much about the fractures tearing at Zambia's national cohesion. When Political Rivalries Defy Death, What Hope Remains for National Sovereignty? The dispute is not simply over funeral arrangements but symbolizes a deeper struggle for power, respect, and spiritual legitimacy that continues even after Lungu’s passing. Hichilema had hoped to honor Lungu with a state funeral on...