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Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu has gone to court to challenge the withdrawal of his retirement benefits, local media report. Last month, Mr Lungu was stripped of his retirement benefits and privileges following his decision to return to active politics. His office was reportedly closed, staff and security deployed and …

Zambia’s government has withdrawn retirement benefits and privileges from former President Edgar Lungu following his decision to return to active politics. Mr Lungu lost the presidency to Hakainde Hichilema in 2021, after which he announced his retirement. After six years in office, he left the country facing serious economic issues …