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Zambian president in Israel amid health rumors – The Associated Press

26/06/2014

President Shimon Peres meets with US President Barack Obama at the White House on June 25, 2014. (Photo by Kobi Gideon:GPO:FLASH90)

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Zambia’s president is visiting Israel for what officials of both countries call a “working holiday,” but some of his compatriots in the southern African country say the purpose of his trip is unclear.
President Michael Sata has previously been the subject of speculation in Zambia. He said in early June that allegations that he was sick were false. In May, the Zambian government criticized what it called “outlandish and unsubstantiated statements” by opposition leaders who had alleged that 76-year-old Sata was tired and stressed.

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Israel’s foreign ministry said Wednesday that Sata was in the Jewish state, but spokesman Paul Hirschson had no details on how long Sata would remain or the exact purpose of the trip. On Sunday, the Zambian government said the president had arrived in Israel at the invitation of President Shimon Peres and would meet senior Israeli government officials and business executives.Peres’s office, however, said it was unaware of the Zambian president’s visit. Peres was in Washington on Wednesday for meetings with US officials.

Opposition lawmakers in Zambia said Sata’s trip to Israel was shrouded in mystery and the government should provide further explanation, according to Zambian media.

Sata was elected in 2011 in his fourth attempt at the presidency, ousting a party that had held power for 20 years.

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6 COMMENTS

Phillip Musonda 26/06/2014 at 10:05

U too. Do unto others as u wud love them do unto u!

Chikonde Philip 26/06/2014 at 07:53

Ifi Tonga amanono yanono if it’s his time to die he won’t run away from it but Gods love his upon him your wishes will never come true

Richard Mupanga 26/06/2014 at 05:29

Anyone with a frame for a BMX bike?

mukuka 26/06/2014 at 07:23

Where r u bakateka?

Frederick Mwanza 26/06/2014 at 04:40

y is his trip 2 Israel such a big issue?

Roy Hikalungu Hamweemba 26/06/2014 at 02:43

Lol , where is he?