Zambian President Hichilema is in the news as Zambia’s courts rule on the burial of ex-president Lungu, highlighting ongoing political tensions.
Pope Leo XIV has addressed a Mass for roughly 100,000 attendees in Mongomo and is visiting a Bata prison, urging Equatorial Guinea to pursue justice and bridge the gap between the privileged and the disadvantaged amid long-standing human rights concerns and economic inequality.
Zambia's government has taken custody of former President Edgar Lungu's remains after a South African court ordered their release. The dispute involves conflicting court rulings and Lungu's family wishes, with the government aiming for a state funeral in Zambia. The legal battle highlights ongoing political tensions between Lungu and current President Hichilema.