Former Zambia president Edgar Lungu dies aged 68

Former Zambia president Edgar Lungu has died at 68 (Richard Drew/AP)

Former Zambia president Edgar Lungu, who served as the leader of the southern African nation from 2015 until 2021, has died at the age of 68.

Mr Lungu’s daughter, Tasila Lungu-Mwansa, announced his death in a video posted on the official Facebook page of his political party, the Patriotic Front.