VOICED : Muere presidente de Zambia Michael Sata

Michael Sata, the president of Zambia, passed away in a London hospital at the age of 77. His death has sparked a fierce battle for succession in the resource-rich country. Known as 'Rey Cobra' for his aggressive stance against the media and critics, Sata's health had been a subject of speculation. In power since 2011, he was seen as a man of action by supporters but criticized as a populist and authoritarian by detractors. With elections originally set for 2016, a new president must be elected within 90 days.

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