Democratic Africa Gets Its First White Leader

The vice president of Zambia made history when he ascended to president, becoming the first white head of state on the continent in 20 years and the first ever of a democratic state.

Nico Hines 

News Director

Published Oct. 29 2014 6:40PM EDT 

Nico Hines

News Director

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