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Family Dismisses Poisoning Claims as Probe Delays Burial of Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu

The family of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu has rejected allegations that he was poisoned, describing the claims as baseless as investigations in South Africa continue to delay his burial

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President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ghana Armed Forces to evacuate Ghanaian traders injured ...

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