Zambia, Edgar Lungu and Constitutional Court

Zambia Constitutional Court rules former president ineligible for re-election
Zambia’s Constitutional Court ruled on Tuesday that former President Edgar Lungu is ineligible to run for another term in office. The decision follows Lungu’s announcement of his return to active
Court rules former Zambian leader Lungu can't run for president again in 2026 election
Zambia’s Constitutional Court has ruled that former President Edgar Lungu is barred from contesting an election in 2026 because he has already served the maximum two terms
Zambian court rules ex-president Lungu ineligible to run for another term
Zambia's constitutional court ruled on Tuesday that former President Edgar Lungu was ineligible to run for another term in office after he announced his return to active politics last year.
Court Finds Zambia Ex-President Lungu Ineligible for Re-Election
A Zambian court ruled that former President Edgar Lungu cannot stand in future elections for the nation’s top office, as he has already held it twice.Most Read from BloombergBrace for a Nationwide Shuffle of Corporate HeadquartersA Chicago Skyscraper Cements the Legacy of a Visionary Postmodern ArchitectCloud Computing Tax Threatens Chicago’s Silicon Valley AmbitionsNYC’s Run-Down Bus Terminal Gets Approval for $10 Billion RevampKansas City Looks Back on its Long,
Zambian court blocks ex-president Lungu from running for another term
Civil rights groups say Lungu, of the Patriotic Front party, would have been a strong challenger to Hichilema in the next presidential election, due to be held in 2026
Zambia's ex-President Lungu barred from seeking re-election
Zambia's top court has barred former President Edgar Lungu from standing for re-election in 2026. The Constitutional Court ruled that the 68-year-old politician had already served the maximum two terms allowed by law.
Zambia: Ex‑president Lungu cries foul court bars him from seeking re‑election
The former president Edgar Lungu said the ruling to disqualify him has been expected, alleging political interference in the judiciary.
Constitutional Court rules Lungu can't stand as a presidential candidate in Zambia
Former president Edgar Lungu cannot run for another term of office or any future presidential election, Zambia's Constitutional Court ruled on Tuesday, closing the door on his planned challenge to incumbent Hakainde Hichilema in 2026.
A Zambian court rules former leader Lungu can't run for president again in 2026
Zambia's Constitutional Court ruled unanimously Tuesday that former President Edgar Lungu was barred from contesting the 2026 election because he has already served the maximum two terms.
Zambia Signs Debt Revamp Deal With France Four Years in Making
Zambia and France signed a bilateral debt restructuring agreement, a key step in a protracted process that started when the ...
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A Nation at a Crossroads, How the ConCourt’s Decision Shapes Zambia’s Future
Today's ruling regarding former President Edgar Lungu’s eligibility for the 2026 Zambian presidential elections has sparked significant ...
Zambian court rules former leader Lungu can’t run for president again in 2026
Lungu announced a political comeback last year and aimed to challenge current President Hakainde Hichilema in the next ...
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Not-So-Renewable Energy in Zambia
Zambia gets 85% of its electricity from hydropower. It’s now on the verge of approving its third coal-fired power plant in a ...
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Zambia erroneously paid $80 million to China for debt and is now seeking to rectify it
Zambia is working to resolve an $80 million payment error made by its state-owned power utility, Zesco Ltd., to China.
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Zambia stand in way of South Africa U17 AFCON dream
South Africa U17 Men's National Team coach Vela Khumalo says the onus is now on the players to ensure qualification to the ...
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Protest-driven Mozambique power cuts spill over to Zambia
In neighboring Zambia, 300 megawatts of power imports from Mozambique have been halted after state-owned utility Zesco ...
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UK Unveils New Development Initiatives to Drive Sustainable Development in Malawi and Zambia
Minister Anneliese Dodds Highlights Education and Renewable Energy as Pillars for Sustainable Development and Global ...