Levy Mwanawasa

On August 19, 2008, Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa died in a Paris hospital at the age of 59. Throughout his political career, Mwanawasa was an outspoken critic of corruption in the governments of Zambia and other African nations.BBC News: Leaders: Levy Mwanawasa

"Africa will remember Mwanawasa for his role in resolving African conflicts particularly when he was chairman of the Southern African Development Community."—Jakaya Kikwete, President of Tanzania and African Union chairperson

"(The) people of Zambia and Africa as a whole have lost an eminent leader. His struggle for justice and the economic well-being of his people will be an enduring chapter in the history of Zambia."—Kenyan President Mwai KibakiAfricasia.com: Africa mourns death of Zambian leader (August 19, 2008)