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Golden Trash-can and Cars

Golden Trash-can and Cars

Zambian President Sata death: White interim leader appointed

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It is unclear if Guy Scott will be able to run for president because he is not a third generation Zambian Continue reading the main story Related Stories Scott's rise to presidency Obituary: Michael Chilufya Sata Zambians online split on Sata legacy Zambian Vice-President Guy Scott has been named acting leader following the death of President Michael Sata. Presidential elections to choose a permanent successor will be held within 90 days, Defence Minister Edgar Lungu said. Mr Scott, who is of Scottish descent, becomes Africa's first white head of state for many years. Mr Sata died in the UK aged 77 after receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.

Boko Haram invades Adamawa

Hundreds of Nigerian soldiers are reportedly leaving the town of Mubi in Adamawa State, as m embers of the terrorists’ group, Boko Haram,  make advances to take over the town, Punch reports. It was gathered that the terrorists have already taken over Mararaba Hildi, some few kilometres to Mubi town, a development that prompted a mass exodus of security operatives. The headquarters of the 234 battalion in the town were taken over by the sect, SaharaReporters inform. READ ALSO: EU Gives Nigeria Ultimatum Over Boko Haram The insurgents were also said to have attacked Uba Local Government Area of Adamawa State on Tuesday night. A military source in Kala, some kilometres to Mubi, confirmed that he saw soldiers leaving with their armoured cars and rifles to escape the advancing Boko Haram insurgents, adding that the insurgents have mounted their flags at Mararaba, gaining enough ground to launch an assault on Mubi town. Advertisement “It was an embarrassment seeing sol