Zambia 's President Levy Mwanawasa died in March , nearly 2 months after inauguration . `` As President of Zambia , President Mwanawasa launched a sweeping anti-corruption campaign and dedicated himself to improving the welfare of all Zambians , '' according to the White House statement . He fell ill in late June at African Union summit in Sharm El Sheikh . NEW : President Bush called him a champion of democracy throughout Africa .
Zambia 's President Levy Mwanawasa died in March , nearly 2 months after inauguration . He fell ill in late June at African Union summit in Sharm El Sheikh . NEW : President Bush called him a champion of democracy throughout Africa .