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The death of former President Edgar Lungu reshaped opposition politics in Zambia ahead of the August 13 general election. Analysts say the vote will test whether his legacy can keep opposition supporters united. Zambia 's opposition is entering the 2026 general election without Edgar Lungu, the politician who for years united its biggest parties and inspired much of its support. Lungu, the country's former president, died in South Africa on June 5, 2025 . Opposition parties have since been competing to inherit his political legacy while trying to convince voters they remain a credible alternative to incumbent Hakainde Hichilema's ruling United Party for National Development (UPND).
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1 dead β Morgan Tsvangirai In Zimbabwe , opposition politics became increasingly fragmented following the death of Morgan Tsvangirai in 2018, while leadership transitions in other countries have also tested the ability of parties to remain united and electorally competitive.
