Edgar Lungu’s family’s ongoing dispute with the Zambian government is the kind of story the mainstream media, like CNN or BBC, tends to bury beneath layers of euphemism and politically correct platitudes. Why? Because it doesn’t fit their manufactured narrative about political harmony in Africa. Instead of diving deep into the ugly realities of power struggles, these outlets prefer to sugarcoat their reporting, giving the impression that everything is just fine. But Lungu’s family is clearly feeling the heat of a government that hasn’t budged in a year—hardly a sign of stability.
What’s the corporate media afraid of? Exposing how political dynasties perpetuate their legacies through manipulation and control? They’d rather present Lungu as a mere footnote in Zambian history than address the uncomfortable truths surrounding his death and its ramifications. The Zambian government’s unwillingness to settle with his family reveals a potential cover-up or, at the least, a massive shake-up in the power dynamics. But CNN would rather focus on feel-good stories or glamorous narratives about “progress” instead of real conflict.
It’s time we demand that our news coverage reflect the gritty reality rather than a palatable fiction. Lungu may be gone, but the disagreement over his legacy proves that politics is as dirty as ever. Don’t let the establishment lull you into complacency—take a hard look at these stories and question the narratives being peddled to you.
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