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Zambia: President Edgar Lungu collapses after ‘sudden dizziness’
Lungu had a similar experience in 2015
Zambia President Edgar Lungu collapsed Sunday afternoon during the commemoration of Defence Forces Day in Lusaka, the country’s capital.
In a statement, Secretary to Cabinet and Principal Private Secretary Simon Miti said President Lungu experienced sudden dizziness but recovered immediately.
Miti said that the president then walked to his car and returned to State House.
Lungu had a similar experience in 2015. The defence day ceremony took place at Lusaka’s Freedom Statute on Independence Avenue where the Defence Forces showcased their military prowess.
Lungu used the event to conduct an investiture ceremony to honor the country’s men and women in uniform.
Zambia is preparing for a general election set for August 12.
President Lungu ascended to power in a by-election necessitated by Michael Sata’s death in 2014.
