Zambia President Edgar Lungu collapses after ‘sudden dizziness’

Zambia President Edgar Lungu collapsed on Sunday during a Defence Force Day event over “dizziness”.

This comes Shortly after, Secretary to the Cabinet, Dr Simon Miti, issued a statement to reporters and the State TV, assuring the local public and the international community that President Lungu “is well and has continued to discharge his duties”.

“The President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr Edgar Chagwa Lungu, this afternoon experienced sudden dizziness whilst officiating at the 45th Defence Force Day Commemoration and Investiture Ceremony. His Excellency recovered immediately and walked to the official car and returned to his residence at State House,” said Dr Miti.

“The President wishes to assure the general public and all concerned citizens and the international community that he is well and has continued to discharge his duties as Head of State, Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Force.”

The Zambian leader had a similar experience in 2015, caused by what the presidency said was an “oesophagus condition”.

He has been the President of Zambia since 25 January 2015. Under President Michael Sata, Lungu served as Minister of Justice.