Edgar Lungu, who died in June, is yet to be buried – the debate over what next exposes deep divisions.
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New Israeli rules stopping critical aid getting into Gaza, charities say
More than 100 aid organisations say they are increasingly being told they are “not authorised” to deliver supplies.
Suspected French spy arrested in alleged Mali coup plot
The French national is accused of working “on behalf of the French intelligence service” in Mali.
My family may be killed if deported, says son of Afghan caught in UK data breach
Documents seen by the BBC suggest he was part of a special forces unit who worked with the British in Afghanistan.
Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain deeply divided
The latest round of UN-led talks have ended in deadlock, with disputes over plastic production and recycling.
What do Alaskans make of the geopolitical circus arriving in their city?
The city of Anchorage is set to host a meeting that could re-shape Europe and global security.
Aerial footage shows aftermath of massive train derailment in Texas
Video shows mangled train cars piled on top of each other on the tracks, as emergency crews attended the scene
Watch: Wildfire approaches horse enclosure in Greece
At least three people have also died in Spain, Albania and Turkey as wildfires wreak havoc.
Watch: Passengers escape car hit by drone in Russia
CCTV captured the moment a car was hit by a Ukrainian drone in the Russian city of Belgorod, governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said in his official Telegram channel.
Watch: Meteor shower seen in skies above UK
The astronomical event was captured on camera at North York Moors National Park on 13 August.