RAMAPHOSA TAKES OVER IN SOUTH AFRICA

Cyril Ramaphosa, 65, has been sworn in as South Africa’s new president. At the event, the new President promised to work hard “not to disappoint the people of South Africa.” He was elected president in a parliamentary vote yesterday after the resignation of scandal-ridden Jacob Zuma, 75, on orders from the ruling African National Congress (ANC). Ramaphosa will serve out the remainder of Zuma’s term until 2019 elections. Seen as an ally of Zuma, Ramaphosa was appointed Deputy President in 2014. Zuma resigned on Wednesday after years of scandals that…

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