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South Africa's official opposition leader resigns
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
All change at the top of South Africa's opposition party The Democratic Alliance. We'll hear why Mmusi Maimane chose to resign.
Botswana's general election begins.
Russia is hosting dozens of African leaders in a bid to strengthen ties with the continent.
Photo: Musi Maimane giving his maiden speech following his victory, on May 10, 2015. Credit: AFP/Getty Images
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Wed 23 Oct 201917:06GMT
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