Zambian Vice President Guy Scott was named acting head of state this morning following the death of President Michael Sata, making him Africa's first white leader since South Africa's FW de Klerk.
De Klerk, who was jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with Neslon Mandela for ending Apartheid, served as South African President from 1989 until 1994.
Defence and Justice Minister Edgar Lungu said Mr Scott would occupy the office until an election is held, likely to be within 90 days.
"Dr Scott will act as president of the Republic of Zambia until the country goes for a presidential by-election" said Mr Lungu.
The announcement averts a possible constitutional crisis that could have seen Mr Lungu and Mr Scott vie for power.
Mr Lungu, a powerful figure in the ruling Patriotic Front, had been named acting president by Mr Sata when the late leader left for Britain for medical treatment.
Mr Sata died yesterday at London's Edward VII Hospital of an undisclosed ailment.
"The government remains intact and so does the Patriotic Front as a party. We shall update on each decision made in this regard," said Mr Lungu.
Mr Scott and Mr Lungu belong to rival factions within the ruling party.
However Mr Scott, 70, is not eligible to become president because of foreign parentage rules in Zambia's 1996 constitution.
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