Narrow Victory for Cyril Ramaphosa in the ANC Leadership Race
The South African vice president beat Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma by fewer than 200 votes
Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected the new leader of South Africa's governing ANC party. In a closely contested race he beat rival Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma by fewer than 200 votes.
Plus Uganda's parliament in chaos again over the presidential age limit.
And in Guinea's capital, Conakry, a converted mini bus has become a hit as a fast food restaurant.
(Images: ANC supporters of Cyril Ramaphosa celebrate after he is announced as the new leader of the party. Credit: Getty Images)
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