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THOUSANDS ATTEND FUNERAL OF ZAMBIA’S PRESIDENT

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Posted on November 11, 2014

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Thousands Gather for President Sata’s Funeral

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) – The funeral of Zambian President Michael Sata has attracted more than 50,000 mourners in the capital, Lusaka, including several African leaders.

Heroes Stadium was filled to capacity Tuesday with hundreds more waiting outside the gates. The funeral is being broadcast live on Zambian public television.

African Leaders Attend the Ceremony

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe and Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta are in attendance, along with heads of state from Namibia and Madagascar and vice presidents from South Africa, Tanzania and Swaziland. Zambia’s first independence leader and first president, Kenneth Kaunda, is also attending the funeral.

President Michael Sata’s Legacy and Passing

Sata, 77, served as president of the southern African nation since 2011. He died in a London hospital on Oct. 28 after a long illness.

Key Takeaways

  • Thousands of mourners filled National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka for President Michael Sata’s funeral, with many more waiting outside.
  • Several African heads of state — including Robert Mugabe and Uhuru Kenyatta — attended, alongside Zambia’s founding president Kenneth Kaunda.
  • The state funeral was broadcast live on public television and large screens were set up across the country for viewing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who attended President Sata’s funeral?
Thousands of mourners, African heads of state including Robert Mugabe and Uhuru Kenyatta, and Zambia’s first president Kenneth Kaunda attended.
Where was the funeral held?
The state funeral was held at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.
How was the funeral broadcast?
It was broadcast live on Zambian public television and shown on large screens around the country.

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