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Edgar Lungu

President of Zambia from 2015 to 2021 (1956–2025)

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Edgar Chagwa Lungu was a Zambian politician who served as the sixth president of Zambia from 26 January 2015 to 24 August 2021.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Ndola wd
Died
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Place of death
Pretoria wd
Citizenship
Zambia wd
Occupation
politician, lawyer, minister wd
Political party
Patriotic Front wd
Education
University of Zambia wd
Spouse
Esther Lungu wd
Social media
X (Twitter) · Facebook wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Zambia (25 January 2015 – 24 August 2021)
  • Justice Minister of Zambia (28 August 2014 – 25 January 2015)
  • Defence Minister (24 December 2013 – 25 January 2015)
  • Minister of Internal Affairs (9 July 2012 – 24 December 2013)
  • Member of the National Assembly of Zambia (2011–2015)

Awards wd

  • Order of the Republic of Serbia

Questions

When was Edgar Lungu born?
Edgar Lungu was born on 11 November 1956 in Ndola.
What positions has Edgar Lungu held?
Positions held by Edgar Lungu include: President of Zambia (2015–2021); Justice Minister of Zambia (2014–2015); Defence Minister (2013–2015); Minister of Internal Affairs (2012–2013); Member of the National Assembly of Zambia (2011–2015).
Where did Edgar Lungu study?
Edgar Lungu was educated at University of Zambia.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Edgar Lungu · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q18352991 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Edgar Lungu in TICAD VII (cropped).jpg by Cabinet Public Relations Office of the Cabinet Secretariat (CC BY 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 9 November 2026

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"Edgar Lungu". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/edgar-lungu. Retrieved 10 November 2026.

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