State Funeral

The first head of state of an independent Belarus, Stanislav Shushkevich, who with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine signed a decree dissolving the Soviet Union, has died aged 87, his wife told AFP.

Former Belarusian leader who helped dissolve USSR passes on

May 4, 2022

Members of the military arrange the flag drapped coffin of former Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki as he lies in state during the memorial service at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on April 29, 2022. (Photo by TONY KARUMBA - AFP)

State funeral for Kenya’s ex-president Mwai Kibaki

April 29, 2022

Former Botswana president Ian Khama claims his successor, President Mokgweetsi Masisi, ordered the detention of his twin brothers, Tshekedi Khama and Anthony Khama, by state security.

Ian Khama claims his twin brothers have been detained by Botswana’s state security

March 18, 2022

Foreign heads of state and government are expected to attend the state funeral of the late former president of Zambia Rupiah Banda at Lusaka Showground on 17 March, a day ahead of his burial at the Presidential Burial Site, Embassy Park.

International leaders expected to attend former Zambian president Rupiah Banda’s state funeral

March 14, 2022

The body of Shane Warne left Thailand early on Thursday, flying back to Australia where the cricket superstar will receive a state funeral.

Cricket superstar Shane Warne’s remains flown to Australia

March 10, 2022

Bollywood playback singer Lata Mangeshkar looks at a bouquet she received on her 75th birthday during a celebration in Bombay September 28, 2003. REUTERS/Sherwin Crasto/File Photo

India announces state funeral for legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar

February 6, 2022

Bollywood playback singer Lata Mangeshkar looks at a bouquet she received on her 75th birthday during a celebration in Bombay September 28, 2003. REUTERS/Sherwin Crasto/File Photo

Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar dies at 92

February 6, 2022

Clergymen pray beside the coffin of Archbishop Desmond Tutu during his funeral service at St George's Cathedral in Cape Town, South Africa, January 1, 2022. Jaco Marais-Pool via REUTERS

Farewell to ‘our national conscience’ at funeral of South Africa’s Desmond Tutu

January 1, 2022

Pallbearers carry the coffin as the casket containing body of late Archbishop Desmond Tutu arrives at St. Georges Cathedral, in Cape Town, South Africa, December 31, 2021. REUTERS-Sumaya Hisham

Funeral begins for South Africa’s anti-apartheid veteran Desmond Tutu

January 1, 2022

Edo government plans to immortalize Victor Uwaifo at burial

October 12, 2021

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Uganda says it foiled attack on ‘Lion of Mogadishu’s funeral

August 27, 2021

Rebels in northern Chad are ready to observe a ceasefire and to discuss a political settlement after the battlefield death of President Idriss Deby. (Photo by Abdoulaye Adoum Mahamat/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Chad junta refuses to negotiate with rebels

April 26, 2021

FILE PHOTO: Soldiers attend the state funeral of late Chadian President Idriss Deby in N'Djamena, Chad, April 23, 2021. Christophe Petit Tesson/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Chad rebels ready for ceasefire; opposition presses for civilian rule

April 25, 2021

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Chadians pay last respects as late leader Idriss Deby is laid to rest

April 24, 2021

The son of Chad's late president Idriss Deby, Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno (also known as Mahamat Kaka) and Chadian army officers gather in the northeastern town of Kidal, Mali, February 7, 2013. REUTERS/Cheick Diouara/File Photo

African Union seeks restoration of civilian rule in Chad

April 23, 2021