Zambia's former president Rupiah Banda dies

A file photo taken on May 31, 2012 shows former Zambian President Rupiah Banda talking to journalists at Lusaka airport.

By  Nation. Africa

What you need to know:

  • Zambia’s founding late president Kenneth Kaunda appointed him Zambia’s first Ambassador to Egypt at 27. At 30, he was appointed Zambia’s ambassador to the United States.

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