Africa’s changing political landscape

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There are major political developments across Africa.
Africa is having major political developments. Ghana’s election may cause intense ripples. In South Africa, there is more fallout from the split in the African National Congress following the ouster of President Thabo Mbeki. James Read reports on Africa for the BBC and joins The Takeaway for a look at recent developments.

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