Edgar Lungu, Zambia and Constitutional Court

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.
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 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 terms allowed by the Constitution. Lungu was president between 2015 and 2016 after Michael Sata died in office.
Zambian court blocks ex-president Lungu from running for another term
Civil rights groups say Lungu, of the Patriotic Front party, would have been a strong challenger to Hichilema in the next presidential election, due to be held in 2026
Zambian Court Rules Ex-President Lungu Ineligible to Run for Another Term
LUSAKA (Reuters) - Zambia's constitutiEdonal 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.
Zambia: Top Court Bars Ex-President Lungu From Presidential Race
The Constitutional Court ruled that former president Edgar Lungu could not run for re-election in 2026 - a year after Lungu announced his return to active political life.
Zambia: Ex‑president Lungu cries foul court bars him from seeking re‑election
The former president Edgar Lungu said the ruling to disqualify him has been expected, alleging political interference in the judiciary.
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
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Zambia's Constitutional Court ruled Tuesday that former President Edgar Lungu was barred from contesting an election in 2026 because he has already served the maximum two terms.
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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 ...