History of Zambia (1964–present): Difference between revisions
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{{Main|Edgar Lungu|Zambian presidential election, 2015|Zambian general election, 2016}} | {{Main|Edgar Lungu|Zambian presidential election, 2015|Zambian general election, 2016}} | ||
[[File:ECL2016.jpg|thumb|right|Lungu takes oath of office]] | |||
After [[Michael Sata]]'s death on 28 October 2014, Scott became acting president. The constitution of Zambia requires a new election within 90 days to permanently fill the office.<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/29/world/africa/zambia-white-president/index.html Zambia's Guy Scott makes history as white president in sub-Saharan Africa], Faith Karimi, CNN, 29 October 2014.</ref> | After [[Michael Sata]]'s death on 28 October 2014, Scott became acting president. The constitution of Zambia requires a new election within 90 days to permanently fill the office.<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/29/world/africa/zambia-white-president/index.html Zambia's Guy Scott makes history as white president in sub-Saharan Africa], Faith Karimi, CNN, 29 October 2014.</ref> | ||