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On August 19, 2008, Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa died at the age of 59. Mwanawasa was admitted to a Paris hospital in early July of 2008, shortly after suffering a stroke the day prior to the African Union summit in Egypt.Africasia.com: Africa mourns death of Zambian leader (August 19, 2008)
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- Time of death: 10:30 a.m. local timeTelegraph: Zambia president Levy Mwanawasa dies (August 19, 2008)
- Mwanawasa underwent emergency surgery on August 18, 2008Telegraph: Zambia president Levy Mwanawasa dies (August 19, 2008)
- Vice President Rupiah Banda instituted a 7-day mourning periodGuardian: Zambian president Levy Mwanawasa dies aged 59 (August 19, 2008)
- An election to select a new Zambian president will be held within 90 daysIHT: Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa dies... (August 19, 2008)
- Vice President Rupiah Banda is expected to act as the nation's leader until a new president is electedIHT: Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa dies... (August 19, 2008)
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"On behalf of the United States government and the American people, we convey our deepest condolences to First Lady Maureen Mwanawasa and the Mwanawasa family. At this time of sorrow our thoughts are with the people of Zambia and the entire SADC (Southern African Development Community) region, whom the president served with conviction and commitment."—U.S. Public Affairs Officer Christopher WurstChina View: U.S. mourns Zambian president (August 19, 2008)"The passing of President Mwanawasa is a great loss not only to the people of Zambia but also to the Southern African region and the entire African continent."—Jean Ping, chief of the African UnionAfricasia.com: Africa mourns death of Zambian leader (August 19, 2008)
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