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Eventually, however, economic troubles and increasing international pressure to bring more democracy to Africa caused Kaunda to totter. While he had been known for his vehement opposition to [[apartheid in South Africa]], his critics were increasingly emboldened to speak out against his authoritarian rule, and also questioned his competence. His close friend [[Julius Nyerere]] had retired as president of Tanzania in 1985 and was quietly encouraging Kaunda to follow suit.{{Citation needed|date=May 2020}} | Eventually, however, economic troubles and increasing international pressure to bring more democracy to Africa caused Kaunda to totter. While he had been known for his vehement opposition to [[apartheid in South Africa]], his critics were increasingly emboldened to speak out against his authoritarian rule, and also questioned his competence. His close friend [[Julius Nyerere]] had retired as president of Tanzania in 1985 and was quietly encouraging Kaunda to follow suit.{{Citation needed|date=May 2020}} | ||
