South African court rules that Zambia can repatriate body of ex-president

South African court allows Zambia to repatriate ex-president Edgar Lungu's body for state funeral, following a feud with his successor President Hakainde Hichilema; the court ruled in favor of the Zambian state over Lungu's family's wishes. Lungu, who served as Zambia's president from 2015-2021, died in June at 68, sparking a dispute over funeral arrangements. Zambia's attorney general hailed the ruling as a common-sense decision that recognizes Lungu's status as a leader of the nation.