# What does Zambia’s opposition stand without Edgar Lungu?

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- DW, 2026-08-04 14:12 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/what-does-zambia-s-opposition-stand-without-edgar-lungu/a-78231174?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The death of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has altered the country’s opposition political landscape. With the general election scheduled for August 13, the vote will test whether Lungu’s legacy can continue to hold opposition supporters together. Analysts see the election as a measure of how much cohesion his political influence can still provide to the opposition camp.