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29/10/2014
Zambian President Michael Sata Dies In London
Zambian President Michael Sata has died in London.
According to media reports, he had been receiving treatment at London's King Edward VII hospital for an undisclosed illness.
The reports said Mr Sata died on Tuesday with his wife and son at his bedside.
It is not yet known who will succeed as president.
(CD/JP)
According to media reports, he had been receiving treatment at London's King Edward VII hospital for an undisclosed illness.
The reports said Mr Sata died on Tuesday with his wife and son at his bedside.
It is not yet known who will succeed as president.
(CD/JP)
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