Zambian President Sata death: White interim leader appointed

Guy Scott
Guy Scott

Zambian Vice-President Guy Scott has been named acting leader following the death of President Michael Sata.

Presidential elections to choose a permanent successor will be held within 90 days, Defence Minister Edgar Lungu said.

Mr Scott becomes Africa's first white head of state since FW de Klerk in apartheid South Africa.

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