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Zambian Official Who Served Briefly as Acting President Dies at 82
A Zambian official who briefly served as acting president died at age 82. The official held the role for three months in 2014 following the death of the elected president.
Jul 15, 5:07 PM·1m read2 sources
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A Zambian official who briefly served as acting president died at age 82, The New York Times reported. The official held the role for three months in 2014 after the elected president died in office. The period marked the first time since the end of apartheid in South Africa that a white person led an African nation.
Background on the Role The official had previously served as vice president and agriculture minister. The position ended when a new president took office following a special election. The death occurred two decades after the end of apartheid in neighboring South Africa, according to the report.
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