State funerals in Zambia: Difference between revisions
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Chalochatu (talk | contribs) Created page with "State funerals in Zambia are national ceremonies honouring the nation’s most prominent leaders—especially presidents—featuring formal protocol, public mourning, and burial at designated sites. These events blend constitutional tradition with community sentiment. == Eligibility and Legal Context == State funerals are customary for former presidents and, on occasion, other national figures. Although widely accepted as practice, there is currently no law in Zambia th..." |
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== Historical Examples == | == Historical Examples == | ||
* '''[[Levy Mwanawasa]]''' (d. 19 August 2008): As the first sitting president to die in office, a seven‑day mourning period (extended to 21 days) was declared. His funeral at Embassy Park featured full military honours and wide public participation. | |||
* '''[[Kenneth Kaunda]]''' (d. 17 June 2021): Zambia observed a 21‑day mourning period. His body toured all provincial capitals, and a formal state funeral took place at Lusaka Showgrounds with limited attendance due to pandemic restrictions. | |||
== The 2025 Lungu Funeral Dispute == | == The 2025 Lungu Funeral Dispute == | ||
