Family of Zambia’s ex-leader Lungu should choose his burial site, South African court says

A South African appeals court has ruled that the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu should decide his burial site, reversing a lower court's decision that Zambia's government could repatriate his body for a state funeral. Lungu, who served as Zambia's president from 2015 to 2021, passed away in South Africa a year ago while receiving medical treatment. This ruling is significant as it highlights the complexities of cross-border burial arrangements and respects the wishes of Lungu's family, underscoring the importance of personal and familial decisions in the face of political and national expectations.