Zambia's 'King Cobra' Sata wins elctions

Zambian opposition leader Michael Sata, was sworn in as president after an upset poll victory that ushered in a smooth handover of power in Africa's biggest copper producer.

Sata, 74, on Friday swept to victory on the back of voters looking for change in a country that has seen its economy grow but who felt the riches from its mines had not made their way to the people or created enough jobs.

Al Jazeera's Gladys Njoroge reporting from Lusaka says that people poured into the streets to rejoice the historic win despite the fact the process was marred by violence due to the results being delayed and talk of vote rigging.

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[KhyberBoy09]

I want to move to an african country like zambia

[carmelokm]

wow...check the swag at 1.30..the guy with the white vest got swagggggg

[gagemonds]

viva ZAMBIA

[youme454]

@lightonphiri, as much as we are excited about a change of governance lets not be too xperimental as to push socialism into the fray, yes the chinese shud pack their plastic cheap goods but socialism will turn your country into a Cubana like state, small scale capitalism will not harm you peeps, greed and pride at higher office has wrecked africa, so mr Sata should arrest corruption as soon as possible...no nonsense..

[youme454]

Congrats Sata, may you not let money nd power go  to your head, rule with caution nd fairness nd may you seek guidance nd wisdm fromm God thru Jesus Christ...God luck sir...

[temwani121]

africa needs to give the youth a chance aba ba nkote will soon be need help to the toilet for crying out loud atase!!

[kassyzee]

Thank u Lord

[muchinka100]

he deserves the victory....and i'm so happy that he went thru coz i voted for him.

[muchinka100]

be careful coz he has got enough vernom to spit on everybody.

[TheMASTERHYPE]

king cobra wtf