Multiple choice general knowledge

Which nation’s President (in July 2008) wrongly announced the death of Zambia’s leader Levy Mwanawasa and went on to ask for a minute’s silence for Mwanawasa?

  1. Usa

  2. South Africa

  3. New Zealand

  4. Israel
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Explanation

In July 2008, South African President Kgalema Motlanthe erroneously announced the death of Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa during an African Union summit. Mwanawasa was actually in a coma after suffering a stroke and did not pass away until August 19, 2008. This diplomatic gaffe caused considerable embarrassment before the clarification.

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