Zambia Prepares State Funeral for Former President Guy Scott

Former Zambian Acting President Guy Scott, who made history as Africa's first white head of state in decades, died at age 82. The Zambian government immediately began preparing a state funeral to honor the veteran politician who briefly led the nation in 2014. Scott assumed power following the death of President Michael Sata, navigating a highly tense constitutional transition. His brief presidency was marked by intense internal party power struggles and constitutional debates over his eligibility to run for a full term. Scott's passing marks the end of a unique political era, highlighting Zambia's complex post-colonial political history and constitutional resilience.