Zambia’s former president Rupiah Banda dies aged 85

LUSAKA—Former Zambian President Rupiah Bwezani Banda, 85, died at home on Friday after a short battle with colon cancer, his family and the presidency said. Banda, Zambia’s fourth president who was in power from 2008 to 2011, was diagnosed with cancer two years ago and had been receiving medical treatment. “He died around 1900 hours…

Subscription Required

Subscribe to read full article.

Join Now

Already a member? Log in here

Related Articles

Back to top button