WORLD leaders and other eminent dignitaries yesterday joined President Edgar Lungu and the Zambian people in remembering late former president Dr Kenneth David Kaunda at a state funeral in Lusaka.Eulogies from Southern African leaders reminded the world of the role that Zambia through President Kaunda played in leading the liberation movement on the continent.From North to South, West to East, Africa made its presence at the state funeral of a man who dedicated his life and his country to the liberation struggle on the continent.The leaders recognised the sacrifice of the Zambian people who had to harbour the freedom fighters from across borders, effectively making Zambia the launch pad for many struggles for liberation.Nine presidents and many other international dignitaries attended the funeral honouring one of Africa’s iconic freedom fighters, who passed away on June 17, 2021 at Maina Soko Medical Centre after an illness.The Presidents in attendance, all from Africa included Kenya’s Uhuru Kenyatta, […]
WORLD MOURNS WITH ZAMBIA
