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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. | * '''[[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 == | ||
