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Kenneth Kaunda - the Founding Father of Zambia has died

The former president of Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda, was a giant of African liberation struggles who hosted many of the continent's freedom fighters.

Zambia is in mourning for its first post-independence leader of the country and African icon, Kenneth Kaunda.

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