LONDON, October 29. /TASS/. Zambian President Michael Sata died in the British capital, news agency Reuters reported on Wednesday.

The head of state had been receiving medical treatment in London since October 21. Meanwhile, it was not specified what kind of health problems the 77-year-old president had.

Vice-President Guy Scott will most likely act as interim president.

Next general election in Zambia should have been held in 2016, but polls will be held within 90 days over the president’s death.