Guy Scott Named Interim President Of Zambia

Guy Scott has been named interim president of
Zambia, after former head of state Michael
Sata passed away in London. Scott is the first
white politician to lead an African nation since
the end of apartheid.
Vice President Guy Scott was named the
interim leader of Zambia on Wednesday, after
Michael Sata succumbed to an undisclosed
illness in a London hospital, throwing the
Southern African nation into unexpected
political turmoil.
"Dr Scott will act as president of the Republic
of Zambia until the country goes for a
presidential by-election" said Eric Lungu,
Zambia's defense minister. Lungu stood in as
acting president for Sata when the late leader
travelled to London for medical treatment.
The election to choose a permanent successor
to Michael Sata will be held in three months,
according to Lungu. Guy Scott is the first
white politician to lead an African nation since
FW de Klerk, who worked with Nelson Mandela
to end the apartheid regime in South Africa.