Zambian President Michael Sata known as King Crobra for his venomous tongue has died at the age of 77 after receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness in London's King Edward VII hospital on Tuesday night.
The president's death comes just days after Zambia celebrated the 50th anniversary of independence from the UK.
The president's death comes just days after Zambia celebrated the 50th anniversary of independence from the UK.
He is the second Zambian leader to die in office after Levy Mwanawasa in 2008. Earlier this month reports in Zambia said that President Sata had gone abroad for a medical check-up amid persistent speculation that he was seriously ill.
It is not immediately clear who will succeed the president. The issue may be decided by the Zambian cabinet which meets on Wednesday morning.
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