Edgar Lungu is a Zambian politician who served as the sixth President of Zambia from January 2015 to August 2021. He is a member of the Patriotic Front (PF) party and succeeded Michael Sata after the latter’s death in 2014. Lungu won the presidential elections held in January 2015 and was re-elected in 2016.
Key Points About Edgar Lungu:
- Early Life: Born on November 11, 1956, in Ndola, Zambia.
- Career: Before entering politics, Lungu worked as a lawyer.
- Political Career: Held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Justice and Minister of Defense, before becoming president.
- Presidency: His time in office was marked by significant infrastructure development projects but also criticisms of increasing national debt and concerns about democratic practices.
- Post-Presidency: After losing the 2021 election to Hakainde Hichilema, Lungu stepped down, marking Zambia’s third peaceful transfer of power between democratically elected leaders.
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