Africa-Press – Zambia. More tributes have been coming in for Zambian founding president Kenneth Kaunda, who died on Thursday at 97.
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi described the late former president as an “iconic statesman of the highest credentials” for his “selfless dedication to the interests of his own country as well as the well-being of neighbours and humankind at large”.
He said Kaunda was Botswana’s “best friend during the worst of time” for his role in the the country’s struggle for independence.
President Masisi has announced seven days of mourning for the late Zambian leader:
