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Chiluba

American  
[chi-loo-buh] / tʃɪˈlu bə /

noun

  1. Frederick, 1943–2011, president of Zambia 1991–2002.

  2. Luba.

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President Frederick Chiluba had declared a national state of emergency, alleging that a coup plot against him had been uncovered.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2024

Zambia's parliament has revoked the right to immunity for two former presidents - Frederick Chiluba in 2002 and Rupiah Banda in 2013.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2023

Former Zambia strongman Frederick Chiluba siphoned off millions from state coffers into Delaware shell companies.

From Reuters • Aug. 24, 2016

The Chiluba government was notably corrupt, and the president appeared to regard himself as irreplaceable.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2011

I was startled to find that Christ could speak Chiluba.

From Our Day In the Light of Prophecy by Spicer, William Ambrose

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