Zambian Court Bars Ex-President Lungu from Future Presidential Bids
Zambia's constitutional court has ruled that former President Edgar Lungu is ineligible to contest future presidential elections, declaring his first stint at the helm of the country’s affairs from 2015 to 2016 as a full term.
A Zambian court rules former leader Lungu can’t run for president again in 2026
Zambia’s Constitutional Court ruled unanimously Tuesday that former President Edgar Lungu was barred from contesting the 2026 election because he has already served the maximum two terms.
Zambia Constitutional Court rules former president ineligible for re-election
Zambia’s Constitutional Court ruled on Tuesday that former President Edgar Lungu is ineligible to run for another term in office. The decision follows Lungu’s announcement of his return to active
Zambian court rules ex-president Lungu ineligible to run for another term
Zambia's constitutional court ruled on Tuesday that former President Edgar Lungu was ineligible to run for another term in office after he announced his return to active politics last year.
Court Finds Zambia Ex-President Lungu Ineligible for Re-Election
A Zambian court ruled that former President Edgar Lungu cannot stand in future elections for the nation’s top office, as he has already held it twice.
Zambia's ex-President Lungu barred from seeking re-election
Zambia's top court has barred former President Edgar Lungu from standing for re-election in 2026. The Constitutional Court ruled that the 68-year-old politician had already served the maximum two terms allowed by law.
Zambia's Court Blocks Edgar Lungu from Seeking Third Term
Zambia’s Constitutional Court ruled that former President Edgar Lungu was banned from contesting the 2026 election because he has already served the maximum terms
Court rules former Zambian leader Lungu can't run for president again in 2026 election
Zambia’s Constitutional Court has ruled that former President Edgar Lungu is barred from contesting an election in 2026 because he has already served the maximum two terms
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Zambia's Former President Lungu Barred From Seeking Re-Election
Former President Edgar Lungu has been barred from running for re-election in 2026 as he already served the maximum number of ...