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| Zambia's ex-President Rupiah Banda arrested | Zambia's ex-President Rupiah Banda arrested |
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| Zambia's former President Rupiah Banda has been arrested in connection with a Nigerian oil deal, officials say. | Zambia's former President Rupiah Banda has been arrested in connection with a Nigerian oil deal, officials say. |
| He is accused of stealing more than $11m (£7m) during his three years in office, Reuters news agency reports. | He is accused of stealing more than $11m (£7m) during his three years in office, Reuters news agency reports. |
| Mr Banda who was stripped of presidential immunity earlier this month, was questioned for nearly three hours before being freed on bail. | |
| The former president denies the charges and says he is the victim of a witch-hunt. He is due in court on Tuesday. | The former president denies the charges and says he is the victim of a witch-hunt. He is due in court on Tuesday. |
| Shortly after being released, Mr Banda addressed his supporters, telling them to remain calm and that he would win the case in court. | |
| The former leader lost 2011 elections to Michael Sata, whose government is investigating several high-profile deals made by Mr Banda's administration amid accusations of corruption. | |
| Mr Banda led Africa's top copper producer from 2008 to 2011. |