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Guy Scott named interim Zambia president after death of Sata

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Zambian Vice President Guy Scott has been named acting leader following the death of President Michael Sata, Defence and Justice minister Edgar Lungu said Wednesday.

"Dr Scott will act as president of the Republic of Zambia until the country goes for a presidential by election" said Lungu, announcing the appointment of Africa's first white leader since South Africa's FW de Klerk.

Zambian Vice President Guy Scott has been named acting leader following the death of President Michael Sata, Defence and Justice minister Edgar Lungu said Wednesday.

“Dr Scott will act as president of the Republic of Zambia until the country goes for a presidential by election” said Lungu, announcing the appointment of Africa’s first white leader since South Africa’s FW de Klerk.

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