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Article: Mwanawasa's death a blow for Southern Africa.(News)
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- The Sunday Independent (South Africa)
- Article date:
- August 24, 2008
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Lusaka - Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa's death has dealt a double blow to Southern Africa, not only generating fears of possible political instability in Zambia but also concern about the impact on the process of finding a solution in Zimbabwe, according to analysts.
Under the current constitution, which is under review, Zambians will have to head for fresh polls within 90 days.
Mwanawasa, as chairman of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), was one of the first regional leaders, together with the past and current presidents of Botswana, to openly criticise Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's policies.
Mwanawasa, 59, died in a French hospital on ...